Softly, As I Leave You: Priscilla Presley's Memoir Chronicles the Triumphs and Tragedies of the Presley Family
Priscilla Presley shares intimate details about her relationship with Elvis Presley in her new memoir, "Softly, As I Leave You." The book delves into their early years together, including the moment when Elvis asked Priscilla if she wanted to have an abortion when she found out she was pregnant with their daughter, Lisa Marie. Despite the initial shock and uncertainty, Priscilla ultimately decided to keep the baby, and the couple welcomed Lisa Marie in 1968.
The memoir also sheds light on Lisa Marie's struggles with addiction, which Priscilla attributes to Elvis's vulnerability to opioid addiction. Lisa Marie's battle with substance abuse spanned decades, with Priscilla revealing that at one point, her daughter was taking up to 80 pills a day. The family faced further tragedy with the loss of Lisa Marie's son Benjamin to suicide in 2020.
Priscilla's memoir concludes with a poignant reflection on her daughter's life and struggles, expressing love and sorrow for the challenges Lisa Marie faced. The book offers a candid look at the highs and lows of their family's journey, ending with a heartfelt farewell to her "little wild child."