Her selfpublished book, titled taking care of elvis memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend, is a collection of short stories. As soon as i walked in the door, i saw tish henley one of elvis nurses. The elvis pawn shop is located at 4381 elvis presley blvd in memphis tennessee. She was assigned the role as elvis personal nurse and eventually moved to graceland with her family, so she was always available for elviss roundtheclock care. Taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend letetia tish henley kirk on. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley usa today. Tish henley elvis nurse interview about gifts elvis gave her. Taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend paperback 2015. Precious memories about her first cousin elvis presley. I met her a few weeks back on elviss birthday, she is a nice lady.
Letetia tish henley kirk is the author of taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend 5. She said elvis did not have bad health issues at the. Welcome to the elvis pawn shop in memphis tennessee. That she was more interested in her payday is evil. This book would be very good if it was shortened to 150 pages. If your a fan of elvis presley, this is a very good book to read. Aug 15, 2016 elvis was then given the first packet of 3 prescription drugs or attacks, that dr. We have assisted in the sale of the following collections colonel parker, dr. The offered copy of the impersonal life, one of elvis favorite books, was gifted to letetia tish henleykirk by elvis. I was elvis nurse from 19681977 me and my family lived in back graceland from 1972 1983. West tennessee woman, letetia henley kirk, who was elvis presleys private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend and his family and what it was like living at graceland. Dons 1994 interview with joyce bova about her relationship with elvis presley.
The premise, that elviss girl friend ginger could have saved elvis is chilling. Aug 09, 2015 elvis private nurse releases book monday. Signed copy of tish henleys book taking care of elvis. Nick, tish henley, bill porter, sonny west, dick grob, lamar fike and countless elvis fans. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Its been nearly 40 years since presley died and letetia henley kirk, 73, who worked with him for more than ten years, is finally breaking her silence about their time spent, according to the jackson sun. Elvis personal copy of the way out book one way for elvis to relax was to have me read to him. Letitia tish henleykirk, elvis nurse the second tour in 1976 a short one, seven days, eight show tour. Elvis presleys private nurse letetia henley kirk writes a memoir. Linda thompsons long awaited book is now available. Taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and. Aug 20, 2014 in her upcoming book, elvis presleys fiancee ginger alden spills the secrets of her love affair with the king of rock and roll, including how he would shoot his gun at the tv set when he was angry. Instead he alerted nurse tish henley that she had to go on tour with elvis. His nickname for her was tashina or tish for short. In this video the spa guy tish henley kirk elvis private nurse from 1968 to 1977 tells you stories about elvis she moved to graceland in 1973 to take care of elvis dont forget to subscribe. Kirk nicknamed tish by elvis wasnt one to be pushed around. Taking care of elvis book by nurse tish henley signed. A new book on sam phillips, from the highly acclaimed author peter guralnick, who wrote last train to memphis and careless love, will be released in november. Jun 22, 2016 pick up a copy of elvis presley where no one stands alone or pick up a canon dslr camera like the one i used to shoot this video.
Jan 08, 2015 the offered copy of the impersonal life, one of elvis favorite books, was gifted to letetia tish henleykirk by elvis. Kirk lived on the grounds of graceland, presleys memphis home, with her. August 16, 2017 photos of the weird and wonderful gifts elvis presley gave his friends. Aug 12, 2015 elvis personal nurse, tish henley kirk is releasing a book. Photos of the weird and wonderful gifts elvis presley gave. Elvis presleys nurse tish henley kirk to release book. For 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presleys death. West tennessee woman, letetia henley kirk, who was elvis presleys private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend. Not only was elvis a patient, but a dear and close friend to tish, who lived on the grounds of graceland.
Nick that she was concerned about the treatment elvis was getting and the way he was reacting to his medication. Memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend. The impersonal life book gifted to letetia tish henleykirk. Elvis presleys fiancee ginger alden reveals secrets of. Each packet consisted of varying amounts of seconal, placidyl, valmid, tuinal, demerol and an assortment of other depressants and placebos. Letetia tish henley kirk author of taking care of elvis. Aug 10, 2015 west tennessee woman, letetia henley kirk, who was elvis presleys private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend and his family and what it was like living at graceland.
Kirk lived on the grounds of graceland, presleys memphis home, with her husband and their two. The man who invented rock n roll peter guralnick hardcover 12 nov 2015. Elvis private nurse tish introduction 1968 to 1977 part 1 of 2 the. She autographed her book i brought from home and then proceeded to sell me a lowell hays replica ring that elvis wore during his last concert. Not only was he my patient, but a dear and close friend. Elvis presleys nurse tish henley kirk to release book elvis history. Kirk is the author of a new book on her years with presley entitled taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend. Taking care of elvis memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend. Taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private. Tish worked for elvis private physician dr george nichopoulos and first met elvis at dr nicks clinic in 1968. Aug 10, 2015 elvis presleys private nurse has released a book about her life around him and his family. She adds that elvis was a very miserable person in. And he found that out when he invited her live at graceland, where she remained six years after his death in 1977.
Elvis presleys last 24 hours august 16, 1977 elvis presley. Pick up a copy of elvis presley where no one stands alone or pick up a canon dslr camera like the one i used to shoot this video. The illustrators, katri manty inside book pictures and roosa volanen cover images, are to be congratulated, they have done a wonderful job of visually portraying elvis and aspects of his story. They wanted to use a ghostwriter, but the retired nurse wasnt having it she didnt trust them.
Aug 30, 2010 in the book elvis aaron presley by alana nash on page 700, billy smiths says, we were getting ready for the tour in march 1977, and he didnt look like he could make it. The impersonal life book gifted to letetia tish henley. Don talks to elvis private nurse tish henley kirk who. Aug 14, 2015 for 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presleys death on aug. Aug 16, 2017 august 16, 2017 photos of the weird and wonderful gifts elvis presley gave his friends. Don interviews joyce bova about her book dont ask forever. Elvis private nurse tish introduction 1968 to 1977 part 2 of 2 the spa guy duration. Jul 01, 2016 i saw the ups and the downs and the happy and the sad,letitia tish henley kirk said. Tish was elvis personal nurse and dear to him, as he noted in the inscription. Her book has color photos and fun stories of her time with elvis presley.
Elvis coloring book of places in memphis would frequent visit. Elvis presley died 18 years ago the king was found by fiance ginger alden in a bathroom at graceland. Elvis private nurse tish introduction 1968 to 1977 part 1 of. Elvis presleys copy of the way out gifted to his personal nurse letetia tish henley. Lot detail elvis presleys copy of the way out gifted to.
Aug 18, 2017 as soon as i walked in the door, i saw tish henley one of elvis nurses. Elvis coloring book for kids tish henley billy smith. Tish henley who was elvis private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend and his family. The true story of the love between priscilla presley and the king of rock n roll by priscilla beaulieu presley and sandra harmon aug 1, 1986 4. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley. Tish henley elvis nurse interview on what elvis was like at home january 2016. She adds that elvis was a very miserable person in the months before he died on aug. Elvis presleys private nurse is breaking her silence to expose the kings tragic final days as he battled obesity, loneliness and the heartbreak of losing priscilla, the love of his life. Elvis presleys last 24 hours august 16, 1977 elvis. Taking care of elvis, memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend.
She is very frank, open and to the point in her recollections. Sep 10, 2018 in this video the spa guy tish henley kirk elvis private nurse from 1968 to 1977 tells you stories about elvis she moved to graceland in 1973 to take care of elvis dont forget to subscribe. As evidenced by their first meeting in 1968, kirk nicknamed tish by elvis wasnt one to be pushed around. I saw the ups and the downs and the happy and the sad,letitia tish henley kirk said. My exclusive interview with tish is coming up, so look for it. Letetia henley kirk lived on the grounds of graceland with her husband and two young daughters from 1972 to 1983 and often traveled with presley on tour. But now, days before the anniversary of presleys death august 16, 1977, she has released her book, taking care of elvis. Nick, tish henley, janelle mccomb, sandi pichon, sonny west, colonel tom parker, dick grob, and countless elvis fans. Its gold, but some many diamonds that it looks silvery and has 4 black onyx. Photos included in the book also cover the time time her husband tommy henley was on tour with elvis as well. So, she wrote up her own stories the way she wanted, her sisterinlaw typed them up, and letitia selfpublished the book herself. We specialize in elvis memorabilia, collectibles and elvis owned artifcats.
Nick, that he had another doctor that was going with him on tour. Elvis presleys private nurse has released a book about her life around him and his family. Sep 03, 2015 a new book on sam phillips, from the highly acclaimed author peter guralnick, who wrote last train to memphis and careless love, will be released in november. Elvis personal nurse, tish henley kirk is releasing a book. They were supposed to leave graceland that night and nurse tish henley was outside stating that elvis should be in hospital. In the book elvis aaron presley by alana nash on page 700, billy smiths says, we were getting ready for the tour in march 1977, and he didnt look like he could make it.
The king and i cover feature memphis news and events. We are the largest dealer for elvis presley memorabilia and artifacts in memphis. There will be over 15 elvis guests like janice fadal, tish henley, cynthia pepper, paradise hawaiian style costar don collier, nancy rooks, buzz cason, bardahl, the lacker family and more. Aug 11, 2015 tish henley who was elvis private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend and his family. Elvis nurse, letetia henley kirk, reveals close bond with. Aug 10, 2015 elvis nurse, letetia henley kirk, reveals close bond with rocker in emotional new book. Elvis presleys fiancee ginger alden reveals secrets of love. That changes monday when she releases her book, taking care of elvis memories. So he hired my husband, tommy henley, to do security and take care of the grounds and keep his toys.
I now have a new favorite quote about elvis, god gave the world a song and a smile when he gave us elvis. For 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley. Elvis nurse, letetia henley kirk, reveals close bond with rocker in emotional new book. Walk thru the city of memphis with tish henley, billy smith, nancy rooks, spa guy and more. The book comes with a letter from tish henley that states in part, elvis gave me many of his own personal belonging as gifts while i was working for him and his family. Tish henley elvis nurse interview about gifts elvis gave. Tish henley elvis nurse interview on what elvis was like. Elvis presley is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. A fun coloring book for your elvis collection or for kids to color and learn about elvis. I saw the ups and the downs and the happy and the sadopens in a new window. Elvis how sick he really was rex martins elvis moments. Aug 26, 2016 august 26, 2016 leticia tish henley kirk was elvis presleys private nurse from 1968 to 1977.
The collection of elvis head of security dick grob. Don talks to elvis private nurse tish henley kirk who lived at graceland. The book includes quotescontributions from letitia tish henley kirk, bill morris, maurice elliott, cynthia pepper, lowell hays, the spa guy, and. The memphis flash elvis presley from birth to 1959 hollywood and els angels elvis in the 1960s. Elvis private nurse tish introduction 1968 to 1977 part 1. Each of these gifts tell a story in the life of this incredible man. For many years, i never entertained the thought of a book by me. August 26, 2016 leticia tish henley kirk was elvis presleys private nurse from 1968 to 1977.
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