In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Grammy-nominated R&B superstar, actor, and president of JBR Creative Group, Eric Benét—a man whose soulful voice is matched only by his deep love for literature. Today, Eric opens up about the sci-fi masterpiece that rocked his world: Dune by Frank Herbert.

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From the desert planet of Arrakis to the complex web of politics, power, and prophecy, Dune isn’t just a book—it’s a worldview. Eric shares how Herbert’s legendary novel expanded his perspective on leadership, ecology, spirituality, and destiny, and why it continues to shape his creative and personal journey decades after he first picked it up. Tune in for a rich conversation on identity, resilience, and the books that find us when we need them most.

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