Elvis: In the Twilight of Memory

by June Juanico, Peter Guralnick (Illustrator)

She was a good girl from Biloxi, Mississippi; he was a rockabilly singer on the verge of stardom. They fell in love in the summer of 1956, and found a timeless moment of innocence and simple pleasure. In this acclaimed, intimate portrait of the American legend, Juanico gives us the Elvis she knew and loved—the Memphis boy with aw-shucks charm, impeccable manners, and an easy and irresistible sensuality. Their lives merged quickly and Elvis’s mother, Gladys, felt June was her son’s last hope against the excesses of life on the road and the corruption of fame. But Elvis was on a train that no one could stop. Self-possessed, June chose her own path; she left Elvis, determined never to look back. But in this completely disarming, fascinating memoir, she does look back, and proves she has remembered everything, every conversation, every story, and every caress. In the Twilight of Memory gives us an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the man who would be King.

368 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2011

Reviews

[Kristen R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far ❤️ this book is so special and so heartbreaking at the same time - but these were the happiest years of Elvis's life and it was so good to read about them in detail - thank you June for writing this!!!!!!