THRIVING Melanin Family Magazine November 2018 | Page 32

BLACK AUTHORS ROCK : AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS    
TERRELL L.
WHITENER
THE
NEW
FACE
OF
BAKING
Terrell L. Whitener was born in St. Louis,
Missouri in 1958 and spent his formative years in
University City, Missouri a suburb of St. Louis.
After a distinguished career that spanned over
40 years, Terrell's life was forever changed by
the death of his wife Robyn.
His first book The First 365 shares the journey
Terrell experienced during the first year after
Robyn's death. Not a how to book in any way,
the goal of the First 365 is to provide needed
information, new revelations and affirmation to
individuals that have lost someone significant
in their lives.
Terrell received his Bachelor's Degree from
Southeast Missouri State University in Cape
Girardeau, Mo and his Masters degree from
Webster University in Webster Groves, MO.
Currently Terrell spends his time as a
motivational speaker, coach and author. Terrell
continues to reside in University City and has
one son Matthew .
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