Veteran Author Cec Murphey: When A Man You Love Was Abused

Prodigal Hope

Award-winning author and international speaker Cecil (Cec) Murphey has written or co-written more than one hundred books, including the New York Times’ bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (with Dr. Ben Carson). His books have sold millions of copies, have been translated into more than 40 languages, and have brought hope and encouragement to countless people around the world. His newest releases are Hope and Comfort for Every Season (#119) and When a Man You Love Was Abused: A Woman’s Guide to Helping Him Overcome Childhood Sexual Molestation. At this time he has five books scheduled for release in 2011. Many words have been used to describe Cecil Murphey. Among them are mentor, encourager, life-changer, giver, caring, compassionate, transparent, and friend. Cec says, “When I write, I want to reach out and hug my readers.” He is known for his physical, spiritual, and emotional hugs as well. Cec stays busy as a professional writer and travels extensively to speak on many topics such as male sexual abuse, recovery, spiritual growth, prayer, caregiving, significant living, and writing. Prior to launching his career as a full-time writer and speaker, Cec served as pastor of Riverdale Presbyterian Church in Metro Atlanta, as a volunteer hospital chaplain for ten years, and was a missionary in Kenya for six. Cec offers help for writers at www.cecmurpheyswritertowriter.blogspot.com. He’s also launched a blog to help male survivors of sexual abuse: www.menshatteringthesilence.blogspot.com. The opportunity to sign up for his monthly newsletter is at his website: www.cecilmurphey.com.