LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS The Rise of Elvis Presley

The first installment of Guralnick's two volumes on Elvis Presley recounts the first 24 years of the singer's life. In an articulate and well-researched work, the author takes a masterful and sober approach to the entertainment legend's often amazing story. Kevin Stillwell's narration is a joy. Relaxed yet compelling, he details the biography's vast stores of detailed information without artifice. Stillwell's pacing is brisk, and his baritone makes extended listening a pleasure. Wisely, he makes no attempt to recreate the myriad variations of Southern accents. For an in-depth, high-quality listen to a great biography of an American icon--look no further than this audiobook. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2013]