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On a lazy Sunday in 1954, twelve-year-old Jerry Schilling wandered
into a Memphis touch football game, only to discover that his team
was quarterbacked by a nineteen-year-old Elvis Presley, the local
teenager whose first record, "That's All Right," had just debuted
on Memphis radio. The two became fast friends, even as Elvis turned
into the world's biggest star. In 1964, Elvis invited Jerry to work
for him as part of his "Memphis Mafia," and Jerry soon found
himself living with Elvis full-time in a Bel Air mansion and,
later, in his own room at Graceland. Over the next thirteen years
Jerry would work for Elvis in various capacities - from bodyguard
to photo double to co-executive producer on a karate film. But more
than anything else he was Elvis's close friend and confidant: Elvis
trusted Jerry with protecting his life when he received death
threats, he asked Jerry to drive him and Priscilla to the hospital
the day Lisa Marie was born and to accompany him during the famous
"lost weekend" when he traveled to meet President Nixon at the
White House. Me and a Guy Named Elvis looks at Presley from a
friend's perspective, offering readers the man rather than the icon
- including insights into the creative frustrations that lead to
Elvis's abuse of prescription medicine and his tragic death. Jerry
offers never-before-told stories about life inside Elvis's inner
circle and an emotional recounting of the great times, hard times,
and unique times he and Elvis shared. These vivid memories will be
priceless to Elvis's millions of fans, and the compelling story
will fascinate an even wider audience.
Dear Readers, I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this book as
much as I did writing it. It has truly been a blessing to bear
witness of God's protection, mercy and grace throughout Jerry's
life. I believe his life was spared countless times, not only
because God knew how much of a blessing he would be to Cooper and
I, but also in order that his testimony could inspire others. God
is no respecter of persons. He has good plans for each of you and
will rescue you, protect and guide you through whatever comes your
way - if you will let Him. It is our prayer that you will be
blessed by reading this book. Love in Christ, Cheryl
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