Elvis; The Story of the Rock and Roll King

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 2, 2015

Review

This book is an intimate and enchanting look into the life of a beloved icon, providing insight that the public rarely sees. Elvis' life from birth to his break through release of "That's All Right" is covered in the book. Oil paintings clearly show the dingy, poor, and depressed areas where Elvis grew up, making a real emotional feel for the shy only child of a poor mother and a father who was in and out of jail. As Elvis gets closer and closer to success, the illustrations convey the real feeling that things are getting better. An author's note and time line at the back add more specific details.

Overall Book Score: very good