2022 Readers' Favorite award winner
2022 Best Book Awards Finalist
Edited by Barbara Noe Kennedy – Former Senior Editor with National Geographic Travel Books.
Cover design by Jonathan Sainsbury – designer of Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Empire of the Summer Moon.
"A well-written account about a young man's mistake and the threat of dire consequences. Our verdict: Get it." Kirkus Reviews
"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
Seattle, 1969: A snowstorm rages as 19-year-old Paul Gorman stuffs $300 into his pocket and thumbs his way into the unknown—chasing a girl in Germany, outrunning a suffocating father, and dodging the Vietnam draft kicking at his heels. What starts as a reckless leap for freedom becomes a wild ride across continents, landing him on the sun-drenched shores of Spain’s Canary Islands. But paradise has a dark edge. Seduced by cheap thrills and sandy escapes, Gorman slips into a grifter’s game—until one desperate move slams him behind bars in Franco’s repressive regime. With six years in the notorious Prison de Barranco Seco looming for a minor infraction, and the U.S. consulate nowhere in sight, his fate teeters on a razor’s edge. In steps the U.S. with a cryptic rescue plan—salvation or a deeper trap? Blending vivid prose, Into Trouble weaves an intoxicating tapestry of youthful defiance, gut-wrenching suspense, and hard-won wisdom, evoking Into the Wild and Midnight Express. Paul Gorman’s journey isn’t just a memoir—it’s a pulse-pounding passport to a world where every choice could be the last.
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Vendeur : Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Very Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 0578948478-2-34752815
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. INTO TROUBLE tells the true story of Paul Gorman's 1969 backpacking trip to Spain. As a shy nineteen year old teenager, he sets off on a trip to Europe. As a harbinger of things to come, on his flight to NYC, he meets future author of Midnight Express, Billy Hayes, and spends the night at his folks' place. Several weeks after landing in Luxembourg, Gorman heads south in search of sunshine, bikini clad Scandinavian girls and cheap prices. He winds up in Franco's Spain: the Canary Islands. While there, he gets into trouble, so much so that the U.S. Department of State gets involved in his case, using him as a pawn in an arms agreement between the Nixon administration and Spain.Gorman's tale is the dramatic and sometimes humorous story of a young man searching for his place in the world, coming to terms with his relationship with his autocratic father, chasing after romance, avoiding the draft, and lessons he learned from his travels. 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 memoir will entertain and intrigue you. It's honest and authentic and, simply, an amazing story. N° de réf. du vendeur 00101325821
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. INTO TROUBLE tells the true story of Paul Gorman's 1969 backpacking trip to Spain. As a shy nineteen year old teenager, he sets off on a trip to Europe. As a harbinger of things to come, on his flight to NYC, he meets future author of Midnight Express, Billy Hayes, and spends the night at his folks' place. Several weeks after landing in Luxembourg, Gorman heads south in search of sunshine, bikini clad Scandinavian girls and cheap prices. He winds up in Franco's Spain: the Canary Islands. While there, he gets into trouble, so much so that the U.S. Department of State gets involved in his case, using him as a pawn in an arms agreement between the Nixon administration and Spain.Gorman's tale is the dramatic and sometimes humorous story of a young man searching for his place in the world, coming to terms with his relationship with his autocratic father, chasing after romance, avoiding the draft, and lessons he learned from his travels. 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 memoir will entertain and intrigue you. It's honest and authentic and, simply, an amazing story. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0578948478VG
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0578948478I3N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0578948478I3N00
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Vendeur : HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_478559982
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Vendeur : HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_487220812
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 50589232-75
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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