Sons of Thunder

About the Book

This story of the King family -- their stormy, God inspired, romantic and often adventurous lives, adapts its title from Mark 3:17 of the Bible, because A. D. and Martin King were fiery preachers.

It explores provocative episodes of the civil rights movement, in large part through the remembrances that A. D. King shared with his daughter Alveda.

“Sons of Thunder” examines the civil rights movement’s triumphs against extraordinary odds and the human flaws and frailties that give texture to this explosive chapter of our history; recasting the story in a fresh, compelling light.

About the Author

Dr. Alveda King is a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, a grateful mother and grandmother.

She is a former college professor, author, mentor, stage and screen actress, Georgia State Legislator and presidential appointee. She has been “honored” and “blessed” to sit on several boards, and has received numerous awards and honors. Through her ministry of King for America and her vocation as Director of African American Outreach with Priests for Life, she devotes her God- given gifts and talents of writing, singing, song writing, producing and directing media projects and other gifts “to glorify God in the earth”.



Tony Smith, Illustrator Extraordinaire is perhaps best known for his entertaining caricature gifts. When watching Tony draw, you can tell that he enjoys what he does; making people laugh! They keep him smiling! After attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Tony started entertaining with caricatures and has been doing so since 1983. His talents also include portraiture and illustrations.