Featured Interview With Durale Harper
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a motivational speaker, life coach, and author, who is driven to positively impact the lives of others. I was born and raised in the small town of Hugo, Oklahoma by a single mother who raised her 4 kids by working two jobs. I currently live in Dallas, Texas where I am a sales professional for a beverage brand, I speak at local schools, mentor young men, and very involved in my communities.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always like books, especially the sports books, like the Michael Jordan books. I wrote my first book in 2018 and my second book here in 2023. I love reading and gaining knowledge from others. Not only do I try to inspire, I am truly inspired by others great stories.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My current favorite author is Dr. Eric Thomas. Reading his new book "You owe you" pushes me to be better everyday. My favorite genre to read is autobiographies, because again, I am inspired by other people stories and the principles they used to overcome their struggles.
My family inspires my writings. My mother is one of my biggest inspirations, her sacrifices, long days, and her drive to provide for her family has bled into me and now I am pushing to take it to a whole new level. My son is another inspiration, I grew up without a father, so I teach my son from my mistakes and hope that he learns from them. My new book is to him and he pushes me to be a better man, father, and husband every day. Lastly, my wife, she deserves the best version of me. To be there for her, provide for her, protect her, and be her support system.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Dear Jr started 3 years ago right in the heart of the pandemic. It was my therapy. I didn't know where life was going or what was going to happen, but I knew that there was still work to be done with my son. One day a big question came to me, "Did I teach him everything I wanted and needed to if I left this Earth and that answer was "NO." So, I begin to write, telling him everything I felt that I haven't told him yet, principles and lessons that I have learned through great people, trial and error, wins and loses. Giving him my lessons on life and what I wanted him to take from it and learn from it. This book was not written just for my son, I pray this book blesses Fathers and young men around the world. My goal, my dream has always been bigger than me and I will never stop doing my part to positively Impact the world.
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