Inside Graceland: Elvis' Maid Remembers

By Nancy B. Rooks

If you wanted a picture of the life of Elvis Presley, who better to paint it for you than someone who worked as his trusted cook and maid at Graceland? Someone whose daily tasks centered around... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413454763
• ISBN13: 9781413454765
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Xlibris
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Truly Wonderful Book

This book is the best book I have ever read about the life of Elvis Presley, and I have read many Elvis books. This is the most charming and real book of them all. You get the true feeling of life at Graceland during the time that it was a very busy household. Nancy tells of "Dodger" and Aunt Delta, and Vernon as well, and brings you into the home as no other book has done. Nancy writes simply, and clearly, and makes you wish you not only knew Elvis, but that you knew her, as well. Elvis was lucky to have Nancy in his employ for so long. And we are lucky to have her book to tell us about it.

Great Book-Nancy A True Friend

This is one of the best books I have ever read about Elvis, and I have read a lot of them. Nancy was not only Elvis' maid, but also a true friend. It is so refreshing to read the good things about Elvis. Thank you Nancy for such a great book.

A great read...hard to put down!

Unlike many other books on Elvis, this one seems very genuine and authentic with no agenda other than to share memories of life Inside Graceland. Rather than a slick, professionally written biography, the style of writing feels as if you were sitting down over a cup of coffee with Nancy as she remembers the years she spent working in Graceland - unstructured and unpolished....just as thoughts pop into her head. There are many interesting little tidbits and details she offers that really humanize Elvis and bring him to life as a real person instead of a celebrity. The personalities and interaction of all members of the family really come out. A pure joy to read - thanks Nancy!

Best Elvis Book Ever

This is the best Elvis book I have ever read and I have read many.most Elvis books have a small mention of Elvis's grandmother and his aunt Delta but Nancy tells us a lot about these two strong women. I really liked learning more about them also Nancy goes into great detail about Elvis and his last days. I also enjoyed the stories about the strange things that went on in Graceland after Elvis died. Nancy also mentions Lisa's marriages. and tells us a little about that this is just a very very interesting book on Elvis as well as the Presley family. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

ELVIS FOR REAL

THIS BOOK IS INDEED ONE OF THE BEST THAT REFLECT THAT THERE WAS MORE TO ELVIS THAN THE PILL POPPING MANIAC PEOPLE THINK !! HE WAS A DAD ,AND BLED AND CRIED AND LAUGHED MRS ROOKS THANK YOU FOR LETTING THE PUBLIC KNOW THE ELVIS WE KNEW GOD BLESS YOU!! YA KNOW ELVI SAID THE IMAGE IS ONE THING THE HUMAN BEING ANOTHER ITS TOUGH TO LIVE UP TO THE IMAGE AND AT HOME HE DIDNT HAVE TO ACT LIKE ANYONE !! MRS ROOKS WE MET ALONG TIME AGO , "BACK IN THE DAY" LOL THANKS I HAD FORGOTTEN THE ICE TEA !!