# Being Elvis: A Lonely Life

Being Elvis: A Lonely Life examines Elvis Presley’s rise to fame and the constraints and personal vulnerabilities described as shaping his life. The listing presents it as a biographical account of his music, films, manager and the isolation of celebrity.

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## At a glance

- Focuses on the experience of Elvis Presley’s fame and the limits it placed on his choices.
- Covers his musical influence, film career, relationship with manager Tom Parker and later touring years.
- The listing describes his rise from a poor Southern background and his blending of gospel, rhythm and blues, and country.

## Pros

- Offers a biographical perspective centred on the personal costs and constraints of celebrity.
- The listing spans Presley’s recording and film careers as well as his later live performances.
- Customer feedback praises the informative content, writing style and emotional storytelling.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: W&N
- Publication date: 26 September 2017
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 300 g
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 3 x 19.4 cm
### ISBNs
- ISBN-10: 9781474604574
- ISBN-13: 978-1474604574

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the book as an account of Elvis Presley’s life and career. Its emphasis is on fame, vulnerability and the forces shaping his choices, rather than a technical reference to his music.

## A good fit for

- Elvis Presley fans interested in a reflective biography of his public success and private constraints.
- Readers looking for context on Presley’s music, films, management and later career.
- A gift for someone interested in Elvis Presley biographies.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a music-only analysis or a reference limited to discography and recording details.
- Readers who prefer uniformly light or easy reading, as customer feedback is divided on readability.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the book’s informative content, writing style, candid approach and emotional storytelling, with some readers recommending it to Elvis fans and as a gift. Readability is mixed, so buyers seeking a consistently light read may want to bear that in mind. The overall rating distribution is mostly positive, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the informative content and writing style.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the account as candid and emotionally engaging.
- Positive themes: Some customers recommend it to Elvis fans and consider it a suitable gift.
- Mixed feedback: Readability divides readers, with some finding it easy to read and others describing it as difficult.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Being Elvis: A Lonely Life about?
The listing describes a biography exploring Elvis Presley’s fame, musical influence, film career, manager Tom Parker and the personal vulnerabilities and constraints that shaped his life.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 368 pages.
### Is it an easy read?
Customer feedback is mixed. Some readers describe it as easy to read, while others find it difficult.
### What language is the listed edition?
The listed language is English.

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