Lisa Marie Presley Memoir Recap/Discussion: Chapter 6 (Pt Two)

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Previous recaps: Chapters 1 & 2 || Chapter 3 || Chapter 4 || Chapter 5 || Chapter 6 (pt one)

Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir From Here to the Great Unknown was 85% done and spread across 16 tapes when she passed away in January 2023. The book consists

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[tillychar]

OP, i went back and read all your posts so far before this one. thanks for sharing. it’s been an interesting read, albeit depressing in a lot of areas.

lisa really went through a lot. riley seems to have a good head on her shoulders and i have a lot of respect for how she’s taken on the heavy burden of graceland and the presley legacy etc with such grace (pun not intended), because i could never. it seems like danny is a solid guy and i’m glad they have each other (and that the twins have them too) given the losses they’ve gone through.

[shangri__la]

You're very welcome!

I honestly think it helps for Riley that her personal connection to Graceland begins and ends with her mom. The Elvis fans hate Riley but Graceland and the family legacy was such a burden on Lisa Marie, it seems like that distance is the best for Riley.

[tillychar]

totally, that makes sense. elvis fans being terrible to her is ridiculous and it must be so exhausting to deal with, so i do hope she can compartmentalize.

[drunkard]

Why do the Elvis fans hate Riley?

I'm just now reading all of your posts and thank you so much! I might pick up the book. These posts are so good.

[shangri__la]

Thank you!

They expect her to fight battles not even Lisa Marie did. She should be publicly fighting and cutting off surviving family, she doesn't do enough for Graceland/the legacy, she ruined the memoir, etc etc etc