cover of episode Riley Keough Helps Mom Lisa Marie Presley Emerge From Elvis' Shadow

Riley Keough Helps Mom Lisa Marie Presley Emerge From Elvis' Shadow

2024/10/14
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Lisa Marie Presley's life was deeply influenced by her father, Elvis Presley, and the public's fascination with him. Her memoir, co-authored with her daughter Riley Keough, explores her struggles with identity and grief.
  • Lisa Marie Presley lived in her father's shadow and grappled with her own identity.
  • She was hesitant to write a memoir but eventually sought her daughter's help to complete it.
  • The book details her relationship with her father, her mother Priscilla, and her own struggles with fame and grief.

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Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. In From Here to the Great Unknown, actor Riley Keough details her mother's unusual life in Graceland. She also talks about grief and her own time at Neverland Ranch. Maureen Corrigan reviews the novel Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter)* and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations. *Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)