Priscilla Presley Unveils Memoir on Life After Elvis, Grief, and Reinvention
April 17, 2025
Priscilla Presley, now 79, is set to release a new memoir titled 'Softly, As I Leave You: Life after Elvis,' which will document her life following her marriage to Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973.
The memoir is scheduled for publication on September 23, 2025, by Grand Central Publishing and is currently available for pre-order.
Beyond her relationship with Elvis, Presley is recognized for her independent achievements, including her work in the entertainment industry and her role in preserving Elvis's legacy.
In the book, Presley emphasizes her journey through grief and personal transformation, particularly after the loss of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in January 2023.
Writing the memoir has been an emotionally challenging process for Presley as she revisits painful memories and acknowledges her ongoing grief.
The memoir will also explore her experiences as a single mother to Lisa Marie and her son Navarone Garcia, born in 1987, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of raising her children.
Priscilla aims to provide comfort to readers who have faced significant loss, sharing her story with dignity and resilience.
The book will address both the positive and negative aspects of her life, including the loss of three immediate family members and her ongoing journey with grief.
In reflecting on her eight decades of life, Priscilla expresses her enduring love for Elvis and the lessons learned from living without him for over forty years.
The memoir will include previously untold stories about Elvis, their time together, and insights into his life in Hollywood during his career peak.
Additionally, the book will highlight Priscilla's reinvention as a designer, actress, and businesswoman, particularly her involvement with Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland.
This upcoming memoir follows her 1985 book 'Elvis and Me,' which chronicled her relationship with Elvis and inspired the 2023 biopic 'Priscilla' directed by Sofia Coppola.
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