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Derek Maul's New Book on Men's Spirituality Released Just in Time for Father's Day

(June 12, 2007, GBOD/UR) — -- Derek Maul, award-winning writer and columnist for the Tampa Tribune, has written his first book, Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men (Upper Room Books, May 2007).

Released just in time for Father's Day, June 17, Get Real delivers straight talk about faith, family and desire for God.

"For men even vaguely interested in a deeper spiritual walk, Get Real is the right book at the right time," says Mark Merrill, founder and president of Family First and host of "Family Minute with Mark Merrill," a daily radio program.

"Derek Maul has a heart for real men dealing with the real issues of real life. If you are looking for a great resource that will encourage men and strengthen the family, Get Real is right on the money," said Merrill.

Maul writes a popular weekly op-ed column for local editions of the Tampa Tribune. His commentary and features have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, Presbyterians Today, Guideposts, and many other print and online publications.

Maul's meditations regularly appear in These Days, and he has contributed to The Upper Room,The Book of Daily Prayer, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, as well as several other inspirational publications.

Derek is an active teacher in his local church, where he serves in adult Sunday school, small-group ministry, and a men's Bible study/spiritual formation group. Derek is married to Rebekah, a Presbyterian pastor. They have two children, Andrew and Naomi.

In addition to the book, Maul has written Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men, Leader's Guide (Upper Room Books, May 2007), a 10-week small-group study. For more information about the book or leader's guide, visit www.UpperRoom.org/bookstore, or contact: Jill Ridenour, Author Relations, 1-877-899-2780, ext. 2780; jridenour@gbod.org.

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