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Shea Arender Illusions of the King, A Magical Journey-Life as Elvis Presley
Shea Arender Illusions of the King A Magical Journey-Life as Elvis Presley Author:Shea Arender Born in the shadow of Elvis Presley A mysterious curse? Or rewards of angelic blessings? -- SHEA ARENDER thrills us as he passionately tells the world of his magical journey as one of the world s greatest tributes to Elvis Presley in his upcoming book, ILLUSIONS OF THE KING. From ARENDER S childhood introduction to Presley s music and movies, to... more » his first professional performance as the King in a Commodore Cruise Line show at age 12, ARENDER presents his ILLUSIONS OF THE KING with Presley s longtime girlfriend Anita Wood, who is ARENDER S friend and relative, to his friendships with members of Elvis staff and entertainment greats. Written by SHEA ARENDER, ILLUSIONS OF THE KING is filled with unreleased interviews, backstage stories, Elvis guitars, concert history, Karate legacy, rarely seen photographs, Elvis original love letters and memories that reveal the intricate connections and parallels between the lives of Presley and ARENDER. In ILLUSIONS OF THE KING, ARENDER candidly discusses the hardships of being branded a member of the cult-of-the-King s silhouette; describes how he surrounds himself with people who provide inspiration and enlightenment; and tells the untold stories of the history of blues and its impact on Elvis life and career. ARENDER is the first of his generation to write about unique experiences as Elvis revealing the living truth of Elvis tribute artists and bringing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of rock n roll life as the legendary King. ARENDER S book is guaranteed to make Believers out of his readers. When I get in my suit and hear the opening vamp, I feel Elvis s presence over me.« less