14. Father of Brit Bennett (Author): Duane Bennett

Our guest for this episode is Duane Bennet, father of the bestselling author Brit Bennett. Brit’s latest bestseller is a book called The Vanishing Half – a #1 New York Times Best Seller.   In addition to being one of my favorite books, The Vanishing Half has also been named as a Best Book of 2020 by Time Magazine, NPR, Vanity Fair, and many others. After a bidding war that involved 17 media companies, HBO has optioned The Vanishing Half and plans to develop it a limited series (Brit will be Executive Producer!).   Brit Bennett’s first book, The Mothers, was also a thought-provoking page-turner. In addition to being a bestseller, The Mothers has by optioned by Warner Brothers & Kerry Washington with the intent to produce a feature film.   Brit and her sisters, Jynna & Brianna, are fortunate to have Duane as their father. Duane and his wife were always extraordinarily supportive of their girls and created an environment that helped all of them to realize their potential.   In this episode, Duane and I talk about a variety of topics, including: how to foster closeness between siblings, instilling a love of learning, the role of a father (what it is & what it isn’t), and why being right is overrated.   Enjoy the episode!   Please consider taking a moment to provide a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it truly helps the podcast. Here’s a brief YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/RWtAQ025zl4   Brit Bennett on the Web & Social Media Web: https://britbennett.com/ Instagram: @britrbennett Twitter: @britrbennett Facebook: @britbennettwrites   Brit’s Books The Vanishing Half: www.amzn.com/0525536299 The Mothers: www.amzn.com/B01BD1SSO4   Fathering Excellence Instagram: @FatheringExcellence Website: FatheringExcellence.com Email: [email protected]