Reviews for Elvis & Gladys

Elvis and Gladys uncovers facets of Elvis' backgroung untouched by other accounts. Above all this is the story of a unique boy and his remarkable mother: a mesmerizing tale. No other book about Elvis explains so much.......................... from the latest book jacket

"Nothing less than the best Elvis book yet. A stylish, vivid accoutn on the life, celebrity and art of the King. [Dundy] has a keen sense of both tragedy and comedy. Elvis and Gladys is touching and telling."

"A classic. Gritty, gripping, poiognant. Its tangible appeal derives from its haunting evocation of the rise and fall of a generational relationship. A slice of reality, a satisfying biography that combines seriousness and emotional intensity with literary flair and finesse. At once entertaining, enlightening and enriched with an unsentimentalized compassion."

"For once, a legend is presented to us by the mind and heart of a literate, careful biographer who cares.".................. Liz Smith, New York Daily News

"The most fine-grained Elvis bio ever."

"An absorbing and wonderfuly insightful portrait of Elvis."

"[Elaine Dundy], brightest and best [biographer] of them all...quick, intutive and open-hearted, has gone straight to the point."