If I Can Dream: Elvis' Own Story Hardcover – January 1, 1989 by Larry Geller (Author), Joel Spector (Author), Patricia Romanowski 
 
A long-time confidante of Elvis reveals intimate details of the legendary performer's dreams and disillusionments, showing his disintegration due to drugs and the harm to which he subjected himself
 
From Publishers Weekly
Romanowski ( Dreamgirl ) and Broadway producer Spector collaborate here with Presley spiritual adviser and hairdresser Geller to present the singer in a better light than he has been shown in previous books. Despite a pervasive self-serving tone, the book accomplishes that even though there is scandal aplenty: Presley's drug abuse, the perfidies of Col. Tom Parker and the excesses of the "Memphis Mafia." But the authors emphasize Presley's positive traits, his extraordinary generosity, his sensitivity and loyalty. We're also told that he was quite intelligent and surprisingly well-read. Much of the book focuses on the star's pursuit of spiritual understanding, and his and Geller's mutual exploration of esoteric philosophies. Presley fans will be gratified by the confirmation that the King was a fine fellow; detractors will discover little new fodder here. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
 
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