The Wanderer: From the streets of Bristol to the Cambodian Jungle

by Gregory Lynn

Greg was never to know that one unfortunate Christmas in Amsterdam would cause his ejection from mainstream society. Nor did he realise that this would later see him packing his rucksack and becoming part of a curious the international homeless. For them, whichever country they lay their head in was to be their home. Whilst being homeless may unequivocally suck, he was about to discover that it can also be one mighty fine adventure. Written entirely whilst he was still of ‘no fixed abode’, Greg takes us through the seven years living out of a sleeping bag in eleven different countries. You’ll gain a unique insight into the bizarre, sometimes dangerous, but often hilarious experience of being an international hobo. We hear his self-deprecating account of the insane methods required for survival. Surprisingly, he enlightens on how to still lead a productive life when only the whole world is your home and regales the odd concept of working and paying taxes whilst living underneath a bridge. You’ll now get a first-hand glimpse of the strange underbelly that exists within every city on the planet. The displaced souls that you see sleeping on the sidewalks are finally made human, with their own story told. Throughout, ‘The Wanderer’ is not only trying to find his way but a way….and trying to find answers.

318 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 17, 2020

Reviews

[danny tull · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read thumbs up

Page Turner. Insightful and honest look into a world we are all probably scared to look into. Shows humanity and humility and I don’t think I have read anything like it before. If ever you have been stuck outside, in your country or a foreign one , with no cash or bed you either break down or survive . I would say this story is about survival and thank you for sharing your story. Sometimes life is not about working day in day out.

[Catherine Iliff · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant book - couldn’t put it down

I couldn’t put this book down.
I was amazed at the goodness in strangers. The life experience that Greg had could never be compared to the rat race that we all participate in.
Well done Greg, there’s a comfortable life waiting round the corner for you - but do you truly want to slip into it?

[David John Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

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