John David Graham’s novel bridges the gap between literary and commercial fiction. Drawing inspiration from heartrending narratives like “Forest Gump” and “Where the Crawdads Sing,” Graham’s debut brings to life a traumatic period of the 1960s while addressing intense emotional and social issues that remain relevant today.
Graham draws on his experiences as a truck driver, construction worker, social service advocate, journalist, minister, and academic author to craft a tale that is deeply rooted in real-life struggles and the belief in redemption.
“Sometimes the road home takes many twists and turns,” says Graham of his eclectic resume.
DEBUT BOOK
DEBUT BOOK
Running As Fast As I Can is a literary exploration of the human spirit, following the life of Daniel Robinson, as he struggles to overcome poverty and abuse and find love and failings. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the belief that, no matter our background or circumstances, we all deserve a second chance.
“This particular journey belonged to Daniel Robinson, but his story belongs to each of us.”
- Viga Borland from Readers’ Favorite
Good Samaritan Home
As the founder of Good Samaritan Home, a non-profit social service agency offering housing/mentoring for ex-offenders in Ohio, Graham’s experiences working with those seeing a second chance in life provide a profound and authentic backdrop for the novel.
In the past 22 years, Good Samaritan Home, having now grown to 19 houses, has helped more than 2,000 men and women reenter the community.
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