Lisa Marie Presley’s Official Account Posts Update On Her Autobiography Release

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The once spellbound and, ultimately, the late Lisa Marie Presley brought out the paperback birth release of the autobiography, “From Here to the Great Unknown”, by her. The Instagram post tagged her daughter Riley Keough, and Random House, the publisher, while also informing the readers that the book is now available at every bookstore. This was the first and very rare case of activation in the life of the singer-songwriter’s social media after her unfortunate death in January 2023.

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To put it simply, the news was already a huge emotional blow to the singer-songwriter’s fans in the most basic sense. The tributaries of the post started flowing with many saying and discussing how hard it was to get a new post from the singer’s official account. Some even got to pondering that for a moment they were out of touch with the reality. On the contrary, the notification was a painful reminder of her absence which tasted bittersweet, as it combined the joy of her everlasting legacy with the new hurt of her demise.

One user, echoing the collective shock, commented, “I jumped. I felt like you were alive, if only for a moment, and I wished it were true. Love you and please continue to rest peacefully, the Princess.” This sentiment was widespread amongst other users, one who remarked, “I was like she posted?,” highlighting the shocking nature of an inactive account suddenly posting something belonging to a person who is no longer living.

The emotional response was not limited to surprise but was more than that. A lot of people saw it as a chance to communicate their ever-lasting mourning and love. One follower declared, “We miss u, sweet little girl from Graceland,” alluding directly to Lisa Marie’s legacy which was closely connected to her famous father, Elvis Presley. Another simply said, “This post shattered me… we miss you, Lisa!,” employing a purple heart emoji and a Brazilian flag which signified her worldwide influence.

For some, the book’s release was experienced as a sort of closure and to a degree understanding. One reader said, “This book cleared all the confusion I had about Lisa’s family relationships. She was really open and kind to let us invade her private life.” Such a response is a clear sign that the autobiography is a last, personal gift for those who took an interest in her story.

The extent to which some people connected her to their lives was nothing but extraordinary. One person illustrated how the life of Lisa was a direct factor in their case: “Everything I’m working on, in life right now was spurred by Lisa’s saga… This book denied a lot of trauma I bore and made it easier to reflect on it for me. Thank you.” The scenario presented here is one of personal, powerful impact of the artist that was far more than her music and famous name.

There were also comments which were not of an emotional nature. Practical issues also surfaced in the discussion as one user shouted, “Put her albums out on vinyl!!!!!!!,” suggesting that he wants the singer’s musical legacy to be physical and visible as celebrated with the same care and attention as her literary one. Another user wrote something in a similar mood, “Dear the estate of Lisa Marie, please do not forget her music. She has lots of fans like me who would love a box set of b sides and rarities in the near future.”

The post also raised the question of who was managing the account. “This post was a shock to me. Who is taking care of the account?” a user wondered, which is a legitimate question considering the situation. Although the post was mainly an announcement for the paperback, its influence was rather personal, it opened up a space for people to perform their mourning and express their love and sometimes their frustrations about it.

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The announcement, in its simplicity, turned out to be a sad but beautiful place where mourning and remembering and thanking happened simultaneously. It confirmed that through her autobiography and the community she created, Lisa Marie Presley’s voice is still very much alive. Her story still has an impact, bringing consolation and interaction to the ones who remember her.