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Those who knew him well say that Elvis was a deeply religious man who spent hours reading spiritual books, meditating and praying to find the true meaning of life. And although Elvis remained a lifelong Christian he respected other faiths.
So what books did Elvis Presley read? The following are some of his favorites and they were chosen primarily from page 342 in "If I Can Dream: Elvis' Own Story" by Larry Geller, Spector and Romanowski, and from page 435 in "Elvis" by Albert Goldman. These books will give you a better understanding of who Elvis was and you will see a side of him most fans never saw.
Elvis loved "The Impersonal Life" by Joseph Benner second only to The Bible and he gave away hundreds of copies. "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda was another of Elvis' favorites.
Other favorites were "In Search of the Miraculous" by P. D. Ouspensky, "The Stranger" by Albert Camus, "Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior" by Chogyam Trungpa, "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran, "Freedom from the Known" by Jiddu Krishnamurti, "The Infinite Way"by Joel S. Goldsmith, "Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East" by Baird T. Spalding, the "Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tsu, and "Leaves of Gold: An Anthology of Prayers, Memorable Phrases, Inspirational Verse, and Prose" edited by Clyde Francis Lytle.
It's weird to think that Elvis loved these books. Apparently the flashy and macho image he projected on stage was just one part of his personality.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHe read a book in the bathroom. Elvis was found on the floor of his bathroom at his home in Graceland. He was rushed to hospital, however, efforts to save him were unsuccessful, and he died at the age of 42 (1935-1977).
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∙ 15y agoThe Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus by Frank O. Adams
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∙ 14y agoThe Book Of Numbers and The Biography Of A Yogi
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∙ 14y agoThe Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus.
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∙ 14y agoSomething to the effect of, "Finding the Real Jesus."
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∙ 16y agoPresley was found on the floor of his bathroom at Graceland. He was officially pronounced dead at 3:30pm at the Baptist Memorial Hospital.
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Was Elvis Presley alive in the 1980s?
No, Elvis Presley died in 1977.
At what age did Elvis Presley die?
Elvis Presley was 42 years old when he died
What was another reason Elvis died?
Elvis Presley died of a drug overdose.
Who is known as the king of Rock'N'Roll?
Elvis Presley.
What was Elvis Presleys brother called?
Elvis Presley had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley that died at birth.Jessie Garon Presley.
Was Elvis Presley alive in the 1980s?
No, Elvis Presley died in 1977.
Is Elvis died?
Yes, Elvis Presley died in 1977.
When did Elvis Presley did his gigs?
Elvis Presley did gigs from about 1956 to shortly before he died. (From memory, he died 1977)
At what age did Elvis Presley die?
Elvis Presley was 42 years old when he died
What was another reason Elvis died?
Elvis Presley died of a drug overdose.
How did Elvis get in to music?
Elvis Presley died of a heart attack.
Who is known as the king of Rock'N'Roll?
Elvis Presley.
What was Elvis Presleys brother called?
Elvis Presley had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley that died at birth.Jessie Garon Presley.
Did Elvis Presley die on May 17 1999?
No. Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977.
A picture on what Elvis Presley died in?
he died in his bathroom
What year was Elvis Presley alive?
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 and died on August 16, 1977.
Where was Elvis Presley crying in 1995?
Nowhere as Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42.
