In The Shadow Of Kings

by Donnie Sumner

IN THE SHADOW OF KINGS is the exciting autobiography of DONNIE SUMNER. The story-line is divided into thirty-seven chapters with each chapter written as a self-contained story! Having spent eight years with the legendary J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, one year as a part of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and six years as a constant companion and stage musician with Elvis Presley, Donnie has had an exciting life. Donnie shares his early childhood, his separation from his biological parents and his resulting childhood journeys as the son of a Pentecostal Preacher. The Donnie Sumner Story is one of intrigue, excitement, inspiration and encouragement. Many controversial questions surround the life of Elvis Presley. As a close confidante to Elvis, Donnie shares his answers to such questions "Was Elvis A Christian?" and "Did Elvis Do Drugs?" Having fallen prey to drug addiction himself, Donnie came to the end of his rope and in 1976 experienced a traumatic and life changing moment. Travel the long and twisted road of Donnie's career along with him as he unfolds the stops along his journey FROM THE “KING OF ROCK" TO THE “KING OF KINGS!"

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 23, 2012

Reviews

[Rev. Bob Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Story


A very good testimony. Must read for anyone. May be a little too much about Elvis. However, well written, giving praise to The King of Kings.