{"product_id":"the-forgotten-family-of-elvis-presley-elvis-aunt-lois-smith-speaks-out-9781425946227","title":"The Forgotten Family of Elvis Presley: Elvis' Aunt Lois Smith Speaks Out","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Forgotten Family of Elvis Presley: Elvis' Aunt Lois Smith Speaks Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forgotten Family of Elvis Presley is based on the life of Elvis' aunt Lois Smith and Uncle Johnnie Smith (Brother of Gladys Presley). In a book written \"Elvis A-Z\" the author has stated that Johnnie was never married. This memoir corrects the historical record by introducing readers to the wife and five children of Johnnie Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA First-Hand Account from Elvis Presley's Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Rob Hines and published by Authorhouse, this paperback presents a rare perspective on the King of Rock and Roll through the eyes of his extended family. Lois Smith shares personal experiences that have remained hidden from the public for decades, offering readers an intimate look at the Presley family beyond the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Reveals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis family memoir covers significant events spanning the 1950s through 1970s, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kidnapping of Lois Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pain and Abuse experienced by family members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Death of Gladys Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reported Death of Elvis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCorrecting the Historical Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Elvis historians and biographers have overlooked or misrepresented branches of the Presley family tree. This book addresses those gaps by documenting the life of Johnnie Smith, Gladys Presley's brother, and his family. Readers interested in American music history and celebrity biographies will find previously unpublished details about the family dynamics that shaped Elvis's early life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author and Publication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRob Hines brings together oral histories and family records to create this comprehensive account. Published in June 2006 by Authorhouse, this non-fiction work serves as both a biographical resource and a personal family history. The paperback format makes it accessible for music lovers, Elvis collectors, and anyone interested in the untold stories behind America's most famous entertainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book fills a critical gap in Elvis Presley literature by giving voice to family members whose stories have been forgotten or dismissed. It stands as a testament to the broader Presley family and their experiences during one of the most transformative periods in American entertainment history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authorhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680893767954,"sku":"9781425946227","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fd99f4e6-9fa0-409c-b18b-7efb0fd9a305.jpg?v=1733945312","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-forgotten-family-of-elvis-presley-elvis-aunt-lois-smith-speaks-out-9781425946227","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}