The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love

Written by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

Narrated by Allyson Johnson and JD Jackson

President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment and former Sony Pictures executive DeVon Franklin and award-winning actress Meagan Good have learned sometimes all we can do is wait for "the one" to come into our lives. They spent years crossing paths, but it wasn't until they were thrown together while working on the film Jumping the Broom that their storybook romance began.

Faced with starting a new relationship and wanting to avoid potentially devastating relationship pitfalls, DeVon and Meagan chose to do something almost unheard of in today's society-abstain from sex until they were married.

In The Wait, DeVon and Meagan share the life-changing message that waiting-rather than rushing a relationship-can help you find the person you're meant to be with. Filled with candid his-and-hers accounts of the most important moments of their relationship, and practical advice on how waiting for everything-from dating to sex-can transform relationships, allowing you to find a deep connection based on patience, trust, and faith.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Mar 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781515973935

DeVon Franklin

DeVon Franklin is an award­-winning film & TV producer, bestselling author, renowned preacher, and spiritual success coach. DeVon is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. With a commitment to uplifting the masses through entertainment, Franklin has quickly become a force in the media as well as a leading authority on faith, spiritual wellness, and personal development. Beliefnet has called him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40,” Variety named him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch,” Ebony has distinguished him as one of the “Top 100 Influential African Americans in America,” and even Oprah has called him “a bonafide dynamo...a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times.” Franklin serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at 20th Century Fox. As a filmmaker, Franklin is producing the inspirational true story Breakthrough starring Chrissy Metz in theaters Easter of 2020. Additionally, he produced the hit animated film The Star and the hit film Miracles from Heaven. Along with his work as a producer, Franklin is the author of The Truth About Men, as well as The Hollywood Commandments, New York Times bestseller The Wait (cowritten with his wife, award-winning actress Meagan Good), and Produced by Faith. Live Free is his most recent book. 

Reviews for The Wait

[karla · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

AMAZING! This book is a self healing ,and a helper's guide on how to evaluate yourself ,and your choices. It is a great book for singles on how to heal ,and prepare yourself for the man/woman of God you see yourself with. I would definitely read it again!

[Latisha · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful book; I would recommend to anyone, man, woman, or teen. Definitely helped to put many things in perspective but most importantly reminded me to continuously trust God who is the perfect author.

[Anthony · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the audio version. It was a soothing read indeed.

[Asia Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lots of good tips on what to do while waiting as well as what you should expect from a potential partner in addition to what you could be doing to better yourself. Excellent book, I would highly recommend!

[Yadelin Gil · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was truly inspirational. Just to read about their love & life story, & the work God has done in their lives is such a blessing

[Rose Chevallier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book, enjoyed insight on learning to grow together in a relationship

[Natasha Mays · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great look into celibacy and what that looks lik.

[Umeko · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Blessed people writing a wonderful book. Not only does Devon Franklin talk about the benefits of waiting, he teaches how both men and women can practice celibacy. Meagan gives her awesome testimony to complement everything her husband writes. A must read.

[Chelsea Alexander · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful audiobook. Devon truly broke down the essence of celibacy and offered candid advice surrounding how to lead the journey effectively

[Nadia Maffo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this, I’m practicing the wait as a single woman it has been so hard.. still battling and praying God to I’ve me the strength not to give up

[Lorena Rodriguez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Eye opener. I have a better understanding what it means to wait for the love of my life and that it’s okay to date during the wait. Healthy dating with out attachment.

[Karima Williams · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This seems like a good started book for those who are curious about celibacy

[Jennifer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a MUST-READ! It is for anyone who desires to WAIT for a well-deserved life and not just instant gratification! TWO BIG THUMBS UP!

[Evelyn Smith · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the book overall. I like the fact that the authors suggest what to do while you wait. Work on your broken areas, redefine you, exercise, start that business, get your finances in order travel, know who you are and then at the same time know what you want because the person that you become while you wait may attract a different person than who you originally set out to desire in your life. The are many great take away that I will use a guideline in my life.