Lisa Marie Presley’s new memoir doesn’t exactly paint the picture we saw in ‘Priscilla’

Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, finished by her daughter Riley Keough, reveals deep insights and family struggles within the famous Presley lineage. The book touches on Lisa Marie’s health decline following the tragic suicide of her brother Benjamin in 2020, emphasizing the ongoing tragedy that has marked their family.

One of the most striking revelations concerns Lisa Marie’s complicated relationship with her mother, Priscilla Presley. She shares uncomfortable details about Priscilla’s boyfriend, Michael Edwards, allegedly being inappropriate toward her when she was young. Lisa Marie also claims that Priscilla never truly wanted her, a sentiment that has been echoed in Priscilla’s own writings. Lisa Marie recounts that Priscilla, who was only 22 when she gave birth, was upset about gaining pregnancy weight and even considered having an abortion, highlighting a tension that persisted throughout their lives.

In contrast, Sofia Coppola’s recent film, Priscilla, portrays a more romanticized version of Priscilla’s life with Elvis. While the movie acknowledges the complexities of their relationship, it does not delve into the darker aspects, such as Priscilla’s initial reluctance about pregnancy or the manipulative dynamics she faced. The film presents a gentler narrative, depicting excitement about the pregnancy, which stands in stark contrast to the raw and authentic accounts provided in Lisa Marie’s memoir.

Overall, From Here to the Great Unknown presents a candid look at the Presley family’s legacy, capturing the personal struggles and tragedies that have shaped their lives far beyond the glitz and glamour often associated with their public personas.