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Running In, Walking Out
This book deals with a variety of characters and their intertwining connections as told by a veterine turned social worker.
298 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2017
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May 14, 2025A heartfelt, powerful story that lingers long after the last page.
Running In, Walking Out really moved me. David R. Davis has written something special here a story that feels real, honest, and deeply human. Each character is unique and memorable: John Redwine, the Vietnam vet searching for peace; Sara Andersen, whose warmth and love for life shine through everything she touches; Preston Johnson, a man living and breathing the blues; and Duane “Wire” Thomley, who’s been caught up in trouble for too long and is hoping for a way out.
What I loved most is how their stories quietly connect. There’s no big drama or over-the-top twists just raw, emotional truth and the beauty of people trying to heal. The setting of Portland adds a layer of atmosphere that fits the tone perfectly.
If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the past or wondered if it’s ever too late to change, this book will speak to you. It’s about redemption, grace, and finding hope in unexpected places. Highly recommend.
Running In, Walking Out really moved me. David R. Davis has written something special here a story that feels real, honest, and deeply human. Each character is unique and memorable: John Redwine, the Vietnam vet searching for peace; Sara Andersen, whose warmth and love for life shine through everything she touches; Preston Johnson, a man living and breathing the blues; and Duane “Wire” Thomley, who’s been caught up in trouble for too long and is hoping for a way out.
What I loved most is how their stories quietly connect. There’s no big drama or over-the-top twists just raw, emotional truth and the beauty of people trying to heal. The setting of Portland adds a layer of atmosphere that fits the tone perfectly.
If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the past or wondered if it’s ever too late to change, this book will speak to you. It’s about redemption, grace, and finding hope in unexpected places. Highly recommend.
October 31, 2025
Running In, Walking Out is a deeply moving novel that brings together four unforgettable lives. John Redwine’s search for peace, Sara Andersen’s quiet grace, Preston Johnson’s blues-filled soul, and Duane “Wire” Thomley’s battle with trouble all blend into a story that feels both raw and healing. David R. Davis writes with warmth, empathy, and truth.
If you love character-driven stories that stay with you long after the last page, pick this book up today!
If you love character-driven stories that stay with you long after the last page, pick this book up today!
April 19, 2017
Running In, Walking Out is a novel about people connected through a vet working at Adult Protective Services. Their struggles to maintain their dignity and independence in a world itching to move them on is a tribute to the author's perception and humanity. He sees his clients as individuals and he's willing to put himself on the line to keep a developer from pushing them out of the way. He draws in his boss to elicit protection they might not have experienced any other way. As the tale laces their stories together, the reader rejoices at the small victories needed for each individual to live out their lives. I found it an interlaced and satisfying read. Carol O'Donnell Knych author of A Cold War Teacher's Tale and Reconnections
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