Shut Up & Read discussion

Found on the Road to Damascus is one of those rare stories that settles into your heart and stays there. It follows John Locklear, a man who has learned to survive by shutting the world out, until life forces him to face the past he tried to bury. What begins as a journey of quiet struggle slowly becomes a path filled with grace, unexpected connections, and the kind of kindness that changes a person from the inside out.

The depth of this story comes from a place of real experience. The author, a retired pediatrician who spent years caring for vulnerable children, pours the truth of what he’s witnessed into every page. John himself is inspired by someone he once knew, a man whose life held pain but also a spark of hope that deserved to be seen. In this reimagined version, that hope is finally given room to breathe.

You’ll travel with John through small towns, rainy ball fields, and quiet moments that speak louder than words. It’s emotional, heartfelt, and full of the kind of healing that unfolds gently but powerfully. If you’re drawn to redemptive stories that touch something deep, this book will reach you right where you are.

If you’re reading this, consider it your sign to pick up this novel. Let it move you. Let it stay with you. And when you’re done, you’ll understand why this story needed to be told.

Start reading it today and share your thoughts with the group, your voice might be the one that inspires someone else to dive in next.