Michael Brannon has released his new book 'Unread: My Journey to the Bible,' a personal memoir detailing his decades-long path to engaging with scripture. The retired husband, father, and grandfather describes growing up in a dysfunctional home where he believed in God but kept the Bible closed for years. His journey toward opening the book was driven by life's detours, personal heartbreak, and a near-death experience that ultimately led him to fully embrace religious texts.
The book presents what Brannon calls a raw and honest journey through pain, pride, and surrender. He emphasizes that the Bible doesn't sanitize struggle or rush redemption but tells the truth, an approach that has shaped his own writing style. Brannon draws inspiration from how God uses ordinary, broken people to tell extraordinary stories, positioning himself not as the primary author but as someone through whom God tells a story. His writing combines raw honesty with humor and hope, targeting skeptics, seekers, and individuals who may feel 'too far gone' for spiritual connection.
Brannon's central mission through this publication is to demonstrate that Jesus isn't optional and that God's Word is worth building a life upon. The book has already garnered positive reviews from readers across the United States, serving as both a story of redemption and an invitation for readers to explore their own purpose. For those experiencing feelings of being lost, empty, or ready for substantive change, 'Unread' offers a pathway toward personal growth and deeper understanding.
The book was published through Lucid Books, an independent hybrid publisher based in the Houston area. As a partnership publisher, Lucid Books combines the connections and expertise of traditional publishing with the author involvement characteristic of self-publishing. The company focuses on helping authors inspire, inform, and enrich readers' lives. More information about their publishing model is available at https://lucidbooks.com.
This release contributes to the growing genre of personal faith memoirs that bridge the gap between religious texts and contemporary lived experience. For the publishing industry, hybrid models like that of Lucid Books represent an evolving approach to author support and reader engagement. For readers, Brannon's story offers a relatable entry point into spiritual exploration, particularly for those who own religious texts but haven't engaged with them deeply. The book's emphasis on ordinary human experience rather than theological expertise makes it accessible to a broad audience seeking meaning beyond traditional religious frameworks.
