Kingsway: Remembering the Past, Defining the Future

Kingsway is a never-quit blueprint from poverty to success told by Christopher R. King. This inspiring book illustrates his exciting rags to riches journey, through page-turning stories. A tenth-grade dropout, who was raised by a single mother, King didn't follow a typical path to his self-made achievements. He found business mentorship from unusual sources and became involved with the rapidly exploding hip-hop movement coming out of New York City. King, an ambitious entrepreneur, quickly moved from concert promotions to owning a nightclub; his successes include the creation of sold-out shows with artists like 50 Cent. After a tragic accident to a close friend, King gave up his bulletproof vest for a three-piece suit and went on to build a real estate empire all before the age of twenty-six. He shares detailed stories of the financial crash of 2008 and how he had to face adversity in order to once again build a second fortune. King shows us how his trials and failures became learning tools and showcases the mindset you need to get up and keep going. These intimate narratives further tell of how he created a variety of successful ventures; he cofounded an ultra-premium wine called King of Clubs with legendary Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr. and then went on to build an Italian-made luxury accessories business with a roster of celebrity and A-list clients around the world. He is a different breed of entrepreneur and demonstrates that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. King's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at how, despite his lack of formal education and unassuming upbringing, he would discover his passion and calling, at the urging of close friend and business partner Rob Dyrdek. More than anything, King's pursuit of his ideals is rooted in a singular obsession, the quest for a return to the Art of the Gentleman. His story is both inspiring and entertaining.