Released on: December 28, 2007, 9:23 am

Press Release Author: Affinity Public Relations

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: CNN contributors' compilation of faith-based essays address
contemporary issues from a Spiritual perspective


Press Release Body: New York, NY - Writing from a place of passion and commitment,
CNN Contributor and nationally award-winning journalist, Roland Martin, inspires
readers to believe that a personal relationship with God is, not only necessary, but
mandatory to make it through life's daily circumstances in his new book. Roland, the
host of "The Roland Martin Show" on WVON-AM in Chicago, columnist and daily blog
writer for Essence.com and commentator for TV- One Cable Network, is poised to
launch his 2nd book entitled, "Listening to the Sprit Within: 50 Perspectives on
Faith."

Dubbed the man with "a fresh perspective for the 21st century, " Roland has a sort
of wit, knowledge and confidence that has made him attractive to hosts of all
persuasions in the rapidly growing sphere of political talk. To that talk, he has
added a broad spectrum of conversational topics, such as: urban culture and
religion. In his latest literary installment, Roland has written a compilation of
faith-based essays that are bold, honest and uncompromising in addressing
contemporary issues from a Spiritual perspective. All the while, readers get an
intimate peek into Roland's zeal and faith for the Word of God. Roland is honest,
forthright and focused as he speaks candidly about what God has placed in his spirit
- about the relevance of faith in everyday life, and how living a life for the Lord
can have a positive effect on all aspects of our lives.

According to Rev, James T. Meeks, senior pastor, Salem Baptist Church of Chicago;
Illinois state senator, "Listening to the Spirit Within speaks to a generation today
that has more wealth and knowledge than any other time in history, but often
struggle with recognizing God's many blessings. An insightful guide, Roland Martin
offers 50 perspectives on faith in one book that is a must-read!"

In "Listening to the Sprit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith", Roland reiterates
God's desire to speak to us daily concerning our lives using varied methods; the
Bible, children, church and even daily trials. More importantly, Roland elaborates
on how mandatory it is that we possess a strong faith as well as an intimate and
personal relationship with God in order to hear when God speaks to us.

With titles like, "Don't just thank God, represent Him", "A Spiritual lesson from
Sex in the City", "Ordinary people, extraordinary God", "A Spiritual graduation" and
"Marriage: a gift from God", Martin invites readers on a life altering journey by
showing readers how to embrace a spiritual perspective on everyday thoughts, trials,
situations, decisions and circumstances.

Furthering that thought, Dr. Ralph Douglas West, pastor/founder, Brookhollow Baptist
Church/The Church Without Walls, Houston, Texas, shares that, \"Roland Martin is an
exceptionally gifted journalist. He writes with wit and humor without blurring the
lines of truth. His ability to see beyond the obvious is making him a favorite
author to the learned and unlearned. The characteristic that best describes the
writing of Roland is objective reality.\"



About Roland Martin
Roland's first book is entitled, Speak, Brother! A Black Man\'s View of America. He
is the former founding news editor for Savoy Magazine, and the former founding
editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com, owned by nationally syndicated radio show host Tom
Joyner and Radio One. With a strong interest in Christian issues, Martin pursued a
master\'s degree at Louisiana Baptist University and he previously served as
owner/publisher of Dallas-Fort Worth Heritage, a Christian monthly newspaper. He
also has worked as managing editor of the Houston Defender and the Dallas Weekly,
which he led to a number of local, state and national journalism awards. Mr. Martin
has worked as morning drive reporter for KRLD/1080 AM; news director and morning
anchor at KKDA-AM in Dallas; city hall reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram;
and county government and neighbors reporter for the Austin American-Statesman

To schedule an interview with the author and for more information about the book,
contact Rhonda Ridley of Affinity Public Relations at 718-432-6412 or
rhonda@affinity-pr.com

To purchase "Listening to the Sprit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith", and to find
out more about Roland Martin, please visit: www.rolandsmartin.com.

To read Roland's daily blog entitled, "The Roland Report", please visit::
www.essence.com

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