A Heartbreaking Legacy of Love and Loss: Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough’s Memoir
In the emotional memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown , co-written by Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter Riley Keough, readers are invited into a deeply personal and raw account of grief, love, and family legacy. This book stands as a testament to the tragedies that shaped Lisa Marie's life and the heartbreak that surrounded her until her passing in 2023.
The memoir, primarily based on Lisa Marie’s recorded interviews, offers an unfiltered glimpse into her life. Far from a polished recount of her upbringing as the daughter of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, it is an honest and at times startling narrative. Rather than focusing solely on her father’s legendary status, the book delves into the darker moments of Lisa Marie's journey, including her own struggles with addiction and the unimaginable grief of losing her son, Ben Keough, to suicide in 2020.
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Riley Keough, known for her acting career, contributes her own reflections, often adding poignant insights. She sought to ensure that her mother emerged from the pages as a fully realized, multifaceted individual, not just the child of an icon. The memoir takes readers through Lisa Marie's early life in Graceland, the luxuries of a hamburger-shaped bed, and memories of her father’s gun-toting antics, to more harrowing moments. It explores Elvis's descent into prescription drug addiction, which Lisa Marie witnessed as a child, ultimately leading to his death when she was just nine years old.
One of the book's most jaw-dropping revelations is Lisa Marie’s handling of her son’s death. After his suicide, she kept his body on dry ice in her home for two months—a startling decision that underscores the depth of her grief. This raw honesty extends throughout the memoir, revealing the complexity of her relationships, including those with her ex-husbands Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage. She candidly discusses Jackson’s child molestation accusations, sharing her disbelief while also reflecting on her eventual doubts about his controlling behavior.
Lisa Marie’s strained relationship with her mother, Priscilla Presley, also takes center stage in parts of the book. From a young age, Lisa Marie struggled with the fallout of her parents' divorce, and later in life, she felt distanced from her mother, especially during their shared involvement with Scientology. Though there was some reconciliation later in life, the emotional scars remained.
At its core, From Here to the Great Unknown is not just about Lisa Marie’s life but also the legacy of grief that spans generations in the Presley family. It’s a book that speaks to the deep love between a daughter and her parents, and a mother and her children. Riley’s deep desire for readers to understand her mother’s life and struggles shines through, making this memoir a powerful narrative built on love, loss, and resilience.
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