A Presley Speaks By Vester Presley, 1978
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A Presley Speaks By Vester Presley, 1978. Family History: Vester, brother of Vernon Presley, discusses their upbringing and the early life of the Presley family. Elvis’s Early Years: It covers Elvis's childhood and upbringing, with Vester noting that he taught Elvis his first guitar chords. A Presley Speaks (1978) is a biographical book by Vester Presley, Elvis Presley's uncle and a long-time gate guard at Graceland. The book provides a family perspective on the rise of Elvis from humble beginnings in Tupelo to stardom, sharing fond memories, personal anecdotes, and stories about the Presley family's early life. Key Topics in "A Presley Speaks": Family History: Vester, brother of Vernon Presley, discusses their upbringing and the early life of the Presley family. Elvis’s Early Years: It covers Elvis's childhood and upbringing, with Vester noting that he taught Elvis his first guitar chords. Life at Graceland: As a gate guard, Vester shares stories of interacting with fans and his experiences working for his famous nephew. Fond Memories: The book presents a positive, personal, and loving, yet sometimes protective, view of Elvis from a family member. Personal Insight: Vester mentions his, and the family's, close connection to Elvis and his efforts to provide an authentic, personal, and sometimes protective, view of his nephew. The book is often noted for being a candid, personal, and sometimes sentimental account that differs from more critical, unauthorized biographies, providing a, at times, unique, family-centered perspective on Elvis's life and career. It was, at times, sold with a 45 RPM record containing a message from Vester to fans.
