IN THE SHADOW OF KINGS
The exciting autobiograhy of
DONNIE SUMNER

Having spent eight years with the legendary, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, one year as 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 Story is one of intrigue, excitement, inspiration and encouragement.

Each chapter is a story within itself!

Many controversial questions surround the life of Elvis Presley. As a close confidante to Elvis, Donnie shares his answers to such questions as:

                                "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!"
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     THIRTY-SEVEN GREAT CHAPTERS
EACH WRITTEN IN SHORT STORY FORM

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Chapter   1       An End At The Beginning
Chapter   2       Home Away From Home
Chapter   3       Same Face New Name
Chapter   4       Church, Church And More Church
Chapter   5       A Dream Is Born
Chapter   6       Headin' South
Chapter   7       A Christmas Of Love
Chapter   8       Nothin' Happened
Chapter   9       Momma's Sugar          
Chapter 10       You Can't Fool A Mirror
Chapter 11       Off And Runnin'
Chapter 12       The Song Goes On
Chapter 13       Too Much Candy
Chapter 14       Elvis Is In The Building
Chapter 15       Don't Lose Your Marbles
Chapter 16       The Goose And The Tornado
Chapter 17       Showdown At The E.P. Corral
Chapter 18       Greener Pastures

Chapter 19       Voice Is Born
Chapter 20       The Value Of A Name
Chapter 21       The Preacher And The Doctor
Chapter 22       Don't Mention It
Chapter 23       Are You Sincere
Chapter 24       What Was Elvis Like
Chapter 25       Paper Doll Daddy
Chapter 26       Here Comes 'Da Sherriff
Chapter 27       Kung Fu R Us
Chapter 28       The Gift
Chapter 29       Did Elvis Do Drugs
Chapter 30       The Teacher
Chapter 31       Was Elvis A Christian
Chapter 32       A Beginning At The End
Chapter 33       Daddy Kept Praying
Chapter 34       Startin' Over
Chapter 35       I Never Will But I Did
Chapter 36       On The Road Again
Chapter 37       From Graceland To A Land Of Grace