Priscilla Presley Unveils Memoir on Life After Elvis, Grief, and Reinvention

April 17, 2025
Priscilla Presley Unveils Memoir on Life After Elvis, Grief, and Reinvention
  • 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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