Before the world fell in love with Elvis Presley, there was one woman who loved him when he had absolutely nothing. Her name was Gladys Presley. She loved him before the screaming crowds, before the beautiful clothes, before Graceland, and before anyone could have imagined that her little boy would become the King of Rock and Roll. In the poorest days of their lives, when money was scarce and the future seemed uncertain, Elvis and his mother had something more precious than anything fame would later bring them. They had each other. And perhaps the most heartbreaking part of their story is that when Elvis finally had enough money to give his mother everything she deserved, he had so little time left with her.

Introduction **Before Elvis Presley Became the King, He Was Simply a Boy Who Wanted to...