Elvis; a Biography by Jerry Hopkins (1972-05-03) Mass Market Paperback – 1738

This by far is the most irritating Elvis book I have ever read...read 272 pages and had to stop...so many things concerning the life and times of Elvis he got so wrong...almost made my teeth ache...terrible!

good book

Didn't like. Expected more on Elvis and less on his friends. Was not a bio. I am an Elvis fan. But, this book could hardly keep my attention. Had to force myself to finish it.

Jerry Hopkins gave credit to the town gossip and quoted a serial rapist's opinion of Elvis. Every sensationalized lie about Elvis is found in this book. Unfortunately, other authors just copied this mess.

This book is written when he is still alive. Ugh. Let down

There are much better biographies out there on Elvis. This was a real disappointment to me. I had the pleasure of reading some other biographies on him, and this really can't compare.

This is crap don't waste your money on this book much better books available on Elvis

Jerry Hopkins has updated his classic biographies of Elvis and put them together in one outstanding book. It is terrific in that it shows the King in all of his glory, as well as showing some of his faults (Don't we all have 'em). Hopkins shares entertaining stories, and also concentrates on Elvis' music. Music that was so important it changed the world. So if you are looking just for lurid stories, most of which have been proven to be false, this probably isn't the book for you. If you are looking for an even-handed book that shows Elvis as the greatest entertainer ever, but still as human as the rest of us, I highly recommend this one. The price is also a plus!!