Driving the King

by Ravi Howard

Book Overview

A daring and brilliant novel that explores race and class in 1950s America, witnessed through the experiences of Nat King Cole and his driver, Nat Weary.

The war is over, the soldiers are returning, and Nat King Cole is back in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, for a rare performance. His childhood friend, Nat Weary, plans to propose to his sweetheart, and the singer will honor their moment with a special song. While the world has changed,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006052961X
• ISBN13: 9780060529611
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.5"