Man in the Gap: The Life Leadership and Legacy of Doug Bennett

Have you ever known a man whose heart beats with such reverent passion that those touched still feel its honorable pulse decades later? Man in the Gap is a biography/memoir the inspiring story of such a man Douglas McDowell Bennett an ordinary boy who accomplished extraordinary things.Coach Bennett left an indelible mark on the people of Swansea South Carolina a small southern town long racially segregated when in 1968 he found himself tasked with implementing the integration of the towns black and white schools. In that moment he chose to become a unifying and enduring bridge between the two overcoming fierce resistance with patience persistence dignity and grace.In Man in the Gap the exemplary life of this hall-of-fame coach is shared through heartfelt recollections of former players and coaches who highlight the unique aspects of Coach Bennetts amiable personality principled character and inspirational teaching and coaching philosophies. Many describe him as a Christian role model - teaching them the most important lessons of life - which forever enhanced and enriched their lives.In thirty-six years of selfless service in many seen but often unseen ways Doug Bennett modeled enduring excellence for a small town a burgeoning state and beyond as he followed the still small voice.