The Faith Of Elvis

Author : Billy Stanley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781400237029

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The Faith of Elvis by Billy Stanley Pdf

Behind the glamour and the crowds. Beyond the movies and the records. Apart from all who knew him, wanted to know him, or just wanted to be near him. Billy Stanley knew Elvis Presley as a brother—and as a man of deep faith. From the day Billy Stanley arrived at Graceland and received a bear hug from the King of Rock and Roll to the last conversation they ever had, one thing stayed the same: Elvis’s passion for sharing God’s love with as many people he could. In The Faith of Elvis,Billy illuminates Elvis’s Christian journey—from the notes Elvis made in his beloved Bible to his struggles with sin as his fame increased to his remarkable generosity toward fans and movie stars alike. Through this first-hand account, you will find touching family stories of the Elvis that pop culture doesn’t know; a keen look into how Elvis intricately wove his faith into every part of his life; insights into the ups-and-downs the four brothers experienced while at home and on the road together; and examples of Elvis’s profound influence on others—from those closest to him to his cherished fans and, ultimately, the world at large. Here you will find your own faith strengthened and your heart turned more toward heaven—or as Elvis would say, toward the only true King. Includes a photo insert and discussion and reflection questions for group or individual use.

Author : Rob Bell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-29
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9780310273080

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Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell Pdf

In order to find an authentic understanding of the Christian faith, Bell frees readers to consider God beyond the picture someone else painted.

Author : David Stanley,David Wimbish
Publisher : Fleming H. Revell Company
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0800714903

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Life with Elvis by David Stanley,David Wimbish Pdf

Author : Billy Stanley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1989-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 5550853787

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Elvis, My Brother by Billy Stanley Pdf

The intimate story of Billy Stanley, step-brother to Elvis, as he describes what it was like to be Elvis's personal aide, working 24-hour shifts at Elvis's beck and call, and touring with him nationwide. 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

Author : Joe Moscheo
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781599950259

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The Gospel Side of Elvis by Joe Moscheo Pdf

Gospel music was a significant part of not only who Elvis became as a man, but as an artist as well. As Elvis mania continues to consume generation after generation throughout the world, fans still crave new insights into the person of Elvis Presley. This book takes a look at his roots and the role of gospel in his foundational years, as well as the comfort, solace, and strength it offered him in the years of his meteoric rise in popularity. With the addition of "150 Little Known facts about Elvis" and eight unique appendices not included in the original hardcover book, this paperback edition THE GOSPEL SIDE OF ELVIS reveals much about the Elvis so many have yet to discover and is sure to become a collector's treasure.

Author : Peter Guralnick
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780349144450

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Last Train To Memphis by Peter Guralnick Pdf

This is the first of two volumes that make up what is arguably the definitive Elvis biography. Rich in documentary and interview material, this volume charts Elvis' early years and his rise to fame, taking us up to his departure for Germany in 1958. Of all the biographies of Elvis - this is the one you will keep coming back to.

Author : Gary Tillery
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780835630863

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The Seeker King by Gary Tillery Pdf

A woman in the audience once handed Elvis a crown saying, “You’re the King.” “No, honey,” Elvis replied. “There is only one king — Jesus Christ. I’m just a singer.” Gary Tillery presents a coherent view of Elvis’s thoughts through such anecdotes and other recorded facts. We learn, for instance, that Elvis read thousands of books on religion; that his crisis over making bimbo movies like Girl Happy led him to writers such as Gurdjieff, Krishnamurti, and Helena Blavatsky; and that, while driving in Arizona, an epiphany he had inspired him to learn Hindu practice. Elvis came to believe that the Christ shines in everyone and that God wanted him to use his light to uplift people. And so he did. Elvis’s excesses were as legendary as his generosity, yet, despite his lethal reliance on drugs, he remained ever spiritually curious. When he died, he was reading A Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus. This intimate, objective portrait inspires new admiration for the flawed but exceptional man who said, “All I want is to know and experience God. I’m a searcher, that’s what I’m all about.”

Author : John Strausbaugh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000047836246

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E by John Strausbaugh Pdf

Reflections on the Birth of the Elvis Faith This hip, anthropological exploration asserts that Elvis Presley - "E" to his friends - is the greatest figure in contemporary popular culture and a modern pagan god whose cult following is on its way to becoming a full-fledged "Church of Elvis.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 0850095867

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Caught in a Trap by Anonim Pdf

Many books have been written about Elvis Presley and about the mysteries and paradoxes that shrouded his life and his death, but none have answered the why of Elvis' behavior and the meaning of his life as perceptively as Caught in a Trap. Rick Stanley was Elvis' younger brother.

Author : Joseph Benner
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Impersonal Life by Joseph Benner Pdf

To you, who, through long years and much running to and fro, have been eagerly seeking, in books and teachings, in philosophy and religion, for you know not what—Truth, Happiness, Freedom, God; To you whose Soul is weary and discouraged and almost destitute of hope; To you, who many times have obtained a glimpse of that “Truth” only to find, when you followed and tried to reach it, that it disappeared in the beyond, and was but the mirage of the desert; To you, who thought you had found it in some great teacher, who was perhaps the acknowledged head of some Society, Fraternity or Religion, and who appeared to you to be a “Master,” so marvelous was the wisdom he taught and the works he performed;—only to awaken later to the realization that that “Master” was but a human personality, with faults and weaknesses, and secret sins, the same as you, even though that personality may have been a channel through which were voiced many beautiful teachings, which seemed to you the highest “Truth;” And here you are, Soul aweary and enhungered, and not knowing where to turn— To you, I AM come. Likewise to you, who have begun to feel the presence of that “Truth” within your Soul, and seek the confirmation of that which of late has been vaguely struggling for living expression within; Yes, to all you who hunger for the true “Bread of Life,” I AM come. Are you ready to partake?

Author : Dee Presley,Martin Torgoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1980-01
Category : Singers
ISBN : 0440023238

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Elvis, We Love You Tender by Dee Presley,Martin Torgoff Pdf

A biography of rock star Elvis Presley, written by his stepmother and stepbrothers.

Author : Vester Presley,Deda Bonura
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Singers
ISBN : UCSD:31822000700443

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A Presley Speaks by Vester Presley,Deda Bonura Pdf

Author : Erika Doss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015043819799

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Elvis Culture by Erika Doss Pdf

Doss (fine arts and American studies, U. of Colorado-Boulder) examines the image of Elvis from a number of perspectives, including as a religious icon honored in household shrines, as a sexual fantasy for women and men, as an inspiration for impersonators, as a not- altogether positive emblem of whiteness for many blacks, and as a commodity to be protected by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Ted Harrison
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781780236834

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The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley by Ted Harrison Pdf

There is no other way to put it: Elvis is the King. Note the present tense: even though Elvis (supposedly) died nearly forty years ago, he has lived on in our hearts, as a sound, as an image, and as an especially vigorous personality. In fact, it’s safe to say no other celebrity has done so quite as well. The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley is the story of that afterlife, of Elvis after he left the building. Walking the eccentrically carpeted rooms of Graceland, bidding into stratospheric sums on his auctioned relics, and mingling among the some 200,000 impersonators of his likeness, Ted Harrison offers nothing less than the ultimate Elvis tribute. Harrison begins, of course, in pilgrimage: to Graceland. He shows how Elvis’s estate was pillaged nearly to ruin by his manager but was saved through the deft business acumen and financial vision of his divorced wife, one Priscilla Presley. If Graceland seems holy, that’s because it is: Harrison unveils in Elvis’s allure a deeply spiritual dimension, showing how Elvis fans, over the decades, have anointed their idol with Christ-like qualities. Through Elvis’s extravagance, Harrison raises fascinating links between money and faith, and through Elvis’s life, he shows how the King actually fulfilled a host of roles ranging from hero to martyr to saint. Underpinning the whole story is Elvis’s extraordinary charisma and—lest we forget—his astonishing musical genius. Fascinating, colorful, and deeply informative, this book is a must-have for any fan, anyone who was ever lucky enough to see Elvis alive or who hopes they might still be able to.

Author : June Juanico
Publisher : Arcade Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1559703938

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Elvis by June Juanico Pdf

June Juanico recounts her romance with Elvis Presley in Biloxi, Mississippi, in the summer of 1955.