Softly, As I Leave You: Priscilla Presley's Memoir on Life After Elvis
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley ended their marriage in 1973, but that didn't stop Elvis from calling his ex-wife late at night, even when she was with other men. In her new memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life after Elvis, Priscilla shared a story about Elvis calling her while she was with Robert Kardashian. The unexpected phone call came at 2 a.m., prompting Priscilla to sneak away to listen to Elvis's voice in private.
Priscilla recalled that Elvis seemed unaware that she might be asleep or with someone else. Despite their divorce, Elvis struggled to accept that Priscilla was moving on with her life. Priscilla mentioned that Elvis always carried a loaded gun, adding a layer of tension to their interactions.
Softly, As I Leave You: Life after Elvis, set to be released on September 23, delves into Priscilla's life after her divorce from Elvis and her experiences at Graceland. This memoir provides a candid look at Priscilla's journey following the high-profile split with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Priscilla has previously written about her relationship with Elvis in books like Elvis and Me in 1985, which was later adapted into a film, and Elvis by the Presleys in 2020, co-authored with her daughter Lisa Marie and other family members. These works offer insights into the personal life of one of music's most iconic couples.