The book "Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis" by Priscilla Presley is a deeply personal memoir that tells the story of Priscilla's life after walking away from Elvis Presley. It covers what she lost and found after their separation, her enduring love for Elvis until his death, and how she reinvented herself as a single mother, businesswoman, actress, and advocate. The memoir includes her efforts to preserve Elvis's legacy by transforming Graceland into a major tourist destination and her personal journey through profound grief from the loss of several family members. The book reflects on themes of love, loss, personal reinvention, motherhood, and resilience with quiet dignity and emotional intimacy.