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Elizabeth Williams (1954 - ) Author, Honorary Doctor Of Divinity, Christian Counselor. Born in San Diego. She has a lovely daughter and a terrific son. Her daughter, has given her two beautiful grandsons. Elizabeth, is a retired model, modeling coach, acting coach, retired business owner and vocational teacher. She is also an ordained Inter-denominational Minister.
I hope you enjoy reading "The Elvis I Remember" as much as I enjoyed writing it~ Elizabeth
Reviewed by Steve Gaynor for Readers' Favorite
Elizabeth Williams brings Elvis fans a new insight into his personal life. She knew him in a way few others can claim. Ms. Williams met the King when she was only six years old. Their meeting could only be defined as fate or divine intervention. They became reacquainted nearly fifteen years later. Although there was a generation gap between the couple (nineteen years difference), they were drawn to each other. Beth had heard of Elvis, mainly because her mother was a fan of his, but knew very little else about him or his music. Elvis fell in love hard and fast; Beth fell in love more slowly and cautiously, knowing that this life would not be easy either for her or her daughter, Tara. Beth also loved Elvis’ dad, Vernon, who helped keep their relationship going but also provided the secrecy.
Beth had heard the rumors of Elvis’ drug addiction and his weight problem was obvious, but she was convinced that the prescription medicines were only used to alter his sleeping and overseen by a doctor. Their wedding was planned but never materialized even though they loved each other.
My wife gave me this book, The Elvis I Remember by Elizabeth Williams, because she knew I have been an Elvis fan for as far back as I can remember. I liked Elvis not only for his music, but I always admired him as a man who got there on his own merit, still kept his faith and remained a southern gentleman. Ms. Williams brings to life the part of Elvis’ life that I, and probably a lot of other fans, knew little about: the final years.
I have only a small criticism of this book...it needs a professional editor. Also, there were many times when I would have liked Ms. Williams to elaborate on certain details such as the curl of his lip. I’m sure few of his fans knew the reason his lip curled. It was an interesting bit of trivia. Ms. Williams told it in a manner that seemed almost a documentary instead of a memoir. I thought she could have shared more and made it more personal.
What a great book! I was intrigued to discover this part of Elvis' life that was told in such a loving, matter-of-fact way, while still maintaining Elvis’ dignity. Although this book was to shed more light on Elvis’ life, after reading it, I found myself wondering about Beth and the years that followed. Ms. Williams is to be commended for truly loving the King for himself rather than what he could do for her.
