Michael Brannon, a retired husband, father, and grandfather, has published a book detailing his unconventional path to faith after decades of keeping his Bible closed despite believing in God. His journey began in a dysfunctional home and continued through life's detours, heartbreak, and a near-death experience that ultimately drove him to open the scriptures he had owned but never read.
'Unread' presents a raw, honest account of pain, pride, and surrender that changed Brannon's life. The author describes how the Bible's truthful portrayal of struggle and redemption shaped his writing approach. He draws inspiration from how God uses ordinary, broken people to tell extraordinary stories, viewing himself not as the primary author but as someone through whom God tells His story.
Brannon now writes with what he describes as raw honesty, humor, and hope, addressing skeptics, seekers, and those who feel 'too far gone' for spiritual connection. His central mission demonstrates that Jesus isn't optional and that God's Word provides a foundation worth building one's life upon. The book has already received positive reviews from readers across the United States who find it educational, supportive, and inspirational.
The book serves as both a redemption story and an invitation for readers to discover their identity and purpose. Brannon specifically addresses those who have felt lost, empty, or ready for authentic transformation, offering what he calls 'an invitation to grow into something bigger.'
'Unread' is published through Lucid Books, an independent hybrid publisher based in the Houston area that operates as a partnership publisher. The company combines traditional publishing connections and expertise with the author involvement characteristic of self-publishing. Lucid Books aims to help authors inspire, inform, and enrich readers' lives. Additional information about the publisher is available at https://lucidbooks.com.
This publication matters because it addresses the growing spiritual seeking in contemporary society, particularly among those who identify as spiritual but not religious. Brannon's story demonstrates that faith journeys can begin at any life stage and that personal transformation often emerges from adversity. For the publishing industry, hybrid models like Lucid Books represent an evolving approach that balances traditional publishing strengths with author autonomy, potentially making meaningful stories more accessible to diverse audiences.
