The Last Great Road Bum

In The Last Great Road Bum, Héctor Tobar explores the extraordinary life of Joe Sanderson, a "road bum" who traveled the world seeking adventure and storytelling. Drawing from Sanderson’s personal writings, the book chronicles his journeys from Illinois to Central America, culminating in his unlikely death fighting with guerillas in El Salvador. This hybrid of fiction and nonfiction offers a compelling portrait of a man committed to a life of freedom and exploration, crafted with Tobar’s characteristic skill and nuance.