Into Trouble

In "Into Trouble," 19-year-old Paul Gorman embarks on a daring journey in 1969, driven by a desire for freedom as he flees both a strict upbringing and the Vietnam draft. His quest takes him from the snowstorm of Seattle to the sunlit shores of the Canary Islands, where he becomes ensnared in a grifter’s lifestyle. As his choices lead to a fateful encounter with the law under Franco’s regime, Gorman faces the stark reality of a possible six-year prison sentence, all while a mysterious U.S. rescue plan looms on the horizon. Blending suspense and vivid storytelling, this memoir captures the highs and lows of youthful rebellion and the consequences that follow.