Jerry Schilling

This is one of the better books about Elvis, written by one of his entourage, Jerry Schilling, who met Elvis as a 12 year old. Being 7 years younger than Elvis, Schilling looked up to him, somewhat as a big brother but I feel more as a father figure. The book is well written with one amazing story after another. I wish there had been more photos. At times Schilling tried to break away from Elvis and work on his own but always seemed to be drawn back into the Presley entourage. The book show more presents Elvis in a fairly positive light but does touch on his temper. Schilling does not really address the womanizing that went on and as Schilling had three marriages himself, should have examined this lifestyle as one that did not help with permanent relationships. The book is certainly a page turner and has a lot of stories I had not read before. Recommended for any fan of Elvis. show less

Don't seek the salacious here. What you will find is an honest, warm appraisal of a complex and largely misunderstood icon but a close friend. A good read!