Background
Murphey was born in Hobart, Oklahoma and grew up in Davenport, Iowa.
Murphey was born in Hobart, Oklahoma and grew up in Davenport, Iowa.
He has best sellers to his cr, most notably 90 Minutes in Heaven, a collaboration with Don Piper, and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story a collaboration with Doctor Ben Carson. Murphey has also written books with other celebrities, such as football player Shaun Alexander, Franklin Graham and Bishop Eddie Long. Murphey began writing articles in 1971, while a pastor in Atlanta.
His first book, Prayer: Pitfalls and Possibilities was released in 1974.
In 1976, Murphey taught at his first writers" conference for Dixie Council of Authors in Saint Simons, Georgia. Since then, he has taught at approximately 250 writers" conferences, most notably with the American Christian Writers.
In 1984, Murphey left the pastorate to become a full-time writer 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life has sold more than 5 million copies, been printed in 26 languages, and appeared on the New York Times paperback bestseller list for 26 weeks.
Since the initial publication of 90 Minutes in Heaven, three follow-up books have been released: Daily Devotions Inspired by 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven Is Real, also on the New York Times bestseller list, and Getting to Heaven: Departing Instructions for Your Life Now.
Gifted Hands was adapted for film, with Cuba Gooding Junior. as Doctor Ben Carson, and aired on TNT in 2009. 2009: Extraordinary Service Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors.