A review by sjgrodsky
Elvis Presley by Bobbie Ann Mason

5.0

A brilliant pairing. Bobbie Ann Mason, who grew up on a Kentucky dairy farm, groks the poor boy from Tupelo as few could. Why did Elvis allow colonel Parker to exploit him? Why did he waste his talent on silly movies? Why did he abuse prescription drugs, though he knew the dangers? Bobbie Ann offers answers that are persuasive, though they don't change the essential tragedy of Elvis.