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DenKar Publishing Group, USA, 2014, Softcover, 287 pages, Illustrated, Index, ISBN-13: 978-0578138305.
A highlight of this release (which impressively reinforces the innovative narrative) are its many interesting and sometimes extremely rare photos and archival material.
Some of the hundreds of images include the Tupelo Hospital where, after his birth, Elvis and Gladys spent 2 days, Roy Martin's grocery store where the young Elvis bought candy, a photo of Elvis aged about 7 at church and stunning color photos of a young, blond Elvis leaving East Tupelo Consolidated School one afternoon. Elvis: An American Trilogy Volume 1 "FAMILY" Mississippi to Memphis closes its part of the Elvis story in 1956 as Elvis is about to break both nationally and internationally and turn the music world and parts of society upside down. The author is to be commended on the quality of this volume, a quality which augurs well for the remaining books in the trilogy. Verdict: Elvis: An American Trilogy Volume 1 "FAMILY" Mississippi to Memphis is one of the stand-out Elvis book releases of 2014! The author's innovative use of first person narrative to tell Elvis' story is powerful as are the hundreds of historic archival images used to complement the text. About the author: Dennis W. Forbus, is a businessman, singer-songwriter, an ETA and has a BA degree in Psychology, Christian Counseling, and Criminal Justice from Liberty University. The book description: A journey through the world of Elvis, before the world knew Elvis. Volume one of our trilogy brings out the very roots of the Presley and Smith Families, in depth stories never before shared in publications, from people never before heard of in the Elvis world. Yes, some fresh stuff for the Elvis fans and collectors. This project will reveal family photos, historical documents, and property locations and proof of places Elvis lived that few have ever been told about, much less seen pictures of. Interviews from family members, friends, church members, classmates, fans, and even people that made fun of Elvis, laughed at him, and gave him the very reason to one day sing and record his hit song, "Don't Be Cruel." This volume goes in great details of family roots and childhood stories, mishaps, and mysteries. The volumes coming soon deals with his friends and fans, and his faith and his final days. Stories told by those that knew Elvis the boy, or the man, long before he became Elvis, The King of Rock-n-Roll! Even get to hear stories that came right from Elvis himself! Nineteen years of interviewing family, friends, band members, background singers, church members, body guards, and many more. Over 73 people have been interviewed and used in this trilogy set. Four years of actual investigating and writing this project. Nine trips to Tupelo, seven trips to Memphis and Graceland, and many miles travels to parts throughout America. Why? To simply place proof and integrity inside these pages. Both the author, as well as the publisher, have gone to great lengths to print what we believe is the truth according to our historical facts findings over the past years. Visit (and join) the Elvis: An American Trilogy fan club Read EIN's interview with the author, Dennis Forbus FeedbackAJ: This was the BEST book on Elvis so far......Dennis Forbus did what I've always wanted to do...meet EP's friends & family that really knew him......Try to set the record straight on his life.....Reminded me so much of my life back in the '50's. I had a lot of the same childhood ; as far as prejudice, being poor, etc. Family watching out for me.....but taught kindness, manners and maybe explains my resistance to prejudice and not jumping too fast in judging others...
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