For Lisa Marie Presley, that person was her father. To the world, Elvis Presley was a cultural icon whose music changed history. To Lisa Marie, he was simply “Daddy.” He was the man who tucked her into bed, made her laugh, spoiled her with affection, and turned Graceland into a place that felt safe and magical. When Elvis died on August 16, 1977, Lisa Marie was only nine years old. In a single morning, the center of her world disappeared. Years later, she would admit that part of her never truly recovered from that loss.

Introduction For Lisa Marie Presley, that person was her father. To the world, Elvis Presley...