INTO TROUBLE

2022 Readers' Favorite award winner in non-fiction adventure\nIn 1969, naïve 19-year-old American Paul Gorman found himself alone and locked inside a jail in Spain’s Canary Islands facing up to six years in prison.\nFive months earlier, Gorman had left home seeking adventure, avoiding the draft and escaping a domineering father. Bound for Europe, he hitchhikes across North America encountering cops and cons. Greeted by frigid weather in Germany, he bicycles south searching out sunny beaches. Grifting the streets, struggling to survive, his troubles explode. In steps the U.S. government with a clever plan to rescue him…and with ulterior motives of its own.\nFilled with danger and sprinkled with humor, Gorman's solo journey is the dramatic true tale of a young man searching for adventure, his place in the world, and the transformation he undergoes. Along the lines of Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer, Midnight Express by Billy Hayes, and Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale, this riveting tale will captivate and intrigue adventurers young and old.\n"A well-written account about a young man’s mistake and the threat of dire consequences." -- Kirkus Reviews\n"An utterly engrossing travel account that doubles as a remarkable coming-of-age story... Fabulous...This is a stunner!" -- The Prairies Book Review\n"Loved it! Along the lines of "On the Road" and less depressing than "Into the Wild". Gorman's writing is clear and honest!" -- Victoria Irwin - Discovery\nI was utterly captivated by Into Trouble...The book is well-balanced with the right mix of historical information, physical descriptions, and captivating developments. This expertly crafted memoir captures the spirit of youth, adventure, and redemption. It is a must-read for fans of memoirs involving travel and youthfulness. -- Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite\nThis biographical coming-of-age tale of a naïve young American’s troubled journey to Europe is diligently told by Paul Gorman. I’ve been irrevocably affected by Gorman’s change and would suggest this book to all readers. They won't want to miss it because it offers a fantastic experience and a variety of lessons. -- Trevor Otieno for Readers' Favorite\n"Thrilling, suspenseful, intimately revealing, and elegantly creative and descriptive, it is a triumph. I await the screenplay!" -- Nancy A Soule\n"Full of humor and self realization in the time of Franco and the Vietnam war. I highly recommend this!" -- Jan Hillman\n"A page turner! Quite a good read!" -- Donald D.\n"I normally read at night and it generally puts me to sleep, so the chapters have to be short . The chapters are short, but I couldn't put it down and read it in 3 nights. LOVE this book!" -- Nancy Henry\n"A very engaging and page-turning read!" -- Michael K\n"A compelling coming of age memoir...A personal journey set in a time of great upheaval, it's worth the trip. -- Reg Krake