As I've read numerous times in other books, this man was generous to a fault, buying Ginger and her family members Cadillacs, taking them on vacations on his planes, giving them diamond rings, offering to buy homes, etc. This was a very tragic story since according to Ginger, they had just discussed her wedding gown (which Elvis had a design idea of in his head and planned to have custom made in Los Angeles), decided upon a pyramid shaped church, who would marry them, and the date of the wedding (Christmas 1977).

Before reading this book, the one resounding remark I recall from a book by Elvis's step-brother was that he regarded Ginger Alden as much less sophisticated than Elvis's ex-wife Priscilla Presley. Ginger was the one who discovered Elvis dead in the bathroom off his bedroom. She was just twenty when she was introduced to Elvis, and their relationship spanned only 9 months because of his sudden death on August 16, 1977. I've read many biographies about Elvis through the decades, but this one definitely filled a void of information regarding Elvis's final girlfriend and fiancee, Ginger Alden. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man-complicated, romantic, fallible, and human-behind the enduring myth, a superstar worshipped by millions, and loved by Ginger Alden. And for the very first time she talks about the devastating end of it all, and the 50,000 mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short, yet immortal, life.Ībove it all, Alden rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumors, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. She details his exploration of Eastern religions, his perception of being a “legend,” his devotion to family and friends, and her attempt to know the insular group surrounding Elvis. In her own words Ginger details their whirlwind romance-from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage.

Now she shares her unique story, and while a lot has been written about the King, the Elvis we meet in this long-anticipated memoir is a revelation. For over three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. But she had no idea that she would play a part in that enduring legacy-as Elvis Presley’s fiancée, and his last great love.

With this book, I will try to.”Įlvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in the life of Ginger Alden, having been born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. “Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you’re not here to set the record straight. ELVIS PRESLEY’S FIANCÉE AND LAST LOVE FINALLY TELLS HER STORY

Elvis and Ginger by Ginger Alden