Times with old friends are so special. It’s fun to talk about the times you shared together, and then to catch up on what is going on in life presently. When we are with an old friend, inevitably something will remind us of an event from our past that both experienced. What is one of the first things we say? Is it, “Do you remember when …?” It’s common and exciting at the same time. Sharing memories is a fun way to relive them. That’s what this Do You Remember…? Series is all about.
Celebrities, such as Elvis Presley, are people we like to remember such as public figures who make their mark on society. They can be a point of discussion among friends and family. We remember them whether we experienced their life first hand, watched them in a movie, followed them in current events, or read about them in articles or books. With this new Do You Remember…? Series from Blue River Press you will be taken back to the good ol’ days when life may have been a little simpler, probably very different, and definitely with less technology. As many of us love to remember celebrities and events that have previously happened, we at Blue River Press have just what you need to suffice that love.
We Present to You, Do You Remember Elvis Presley?
He was nicknamed the King of Rock and he changed the music industry with many of the manners and much of the music he introduced. In this book, you will experience the Elvis years where he grew up, the poverty he experienced before fame, the family’s faith, and their struggles. You will learn about how he was discovered, how the nation followed him when he was drafted into the army. Then you will find out who this Colonel Tom Parker was and how he managed Elvis. Discover when he moved into the movie industry. Just when did Elvis Presley become a household name? Where does Raquel Welch fit into Elvis’ life, what about Ann Margaret, and how did the rise of the Beatles effect the King of Rock? Was he forgotten? Did he still have the same influence on the youth as he had before the emergence of the Beatles? It’s all in there.
Who knew that a hairstylist could have a strong influence on one’s lifestyle and beliefs, but in this book, you will discover how one stylist did just that. Presented here are the ups and the downs of his career.
This is the type of book that you will want to get a copy for you and a friend and read it together while reminiscing the Elvis years.
The author of Do You Remember Elvis Presley? The Life and Times of the King of Rock and Roll is Chris Edwards, EdD. He teaches history and English at a public high school in Indiana. He is the author of numerous books with Rowman & Littlefield Education and Blue River Press. He is also a frequent contributor to Skeptic magazine and has had his original connect-the-dots teaching method published by the National Council for Social Studies.
Other Blue River Press books by Chris are:
If you are interested in other books we publish, please take a look around our shop here. We have anything from sports to self-help. We also have instructional books, juvenile books for education that include teacher’s guides, and we have some amazing fiction books from bestselling authors such as James Alexader Thom (Check out Fire in the Water) and Elaine Jannetides (a must read is her book, A Golden Bond). If you have any questions, you can contact us here or give us a call at 317-352-8200.
Happy Reading!
Ginger Bock
