Jordan read and liked Prateek's review of Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley:

"One of the most exhilarating stories ever told. Guralnick accomplishes something astonishing -- he rescues Elvis from myth, in the process reaffirms his legend. This volume chronicles Elvis's early life -- his crackling charisma, musical inventivenes...more One of the most exhilarating stories ever told. Guralnick accomplishes something astonishing -- he rescues Elvis from myth, in the process reaffirms his legend. This volume chronicles Elvis's early life -- his crackling charisma, musical inventiveness and genuine iconoclasm. The backdrop is America in transformation -- postwar restlessness, racial integration and (much needed) rebellion. In the end, we see why America needed Elvis, and why, sadly, his tragic fall was so inevitable. As good a book as I've ever read.(less) "

Jordan read and liked Donnamhiltz's review of Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley:

"A surprisingly insightful read about the rise of Elvis, before he became tragic tabloid fodder. Can't wait to get to the second book. "

Jordan read and liked Eric's review of Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley:

"I love Elvis. To learn about him is to learn about the USA. This book was well-researched and deservedly honest, I think. "