1968 and I'm Hitchhiking Through Europe

A true hitchhiking adventure, and the amazing events of 1968 in one story, retold today.

A new book with the ingredients of a big novel, this is the true story of a young American man’s incredible adventure - his journey coloured by brushes with the law, flirtations in cars, bad days and better nights.
Come along for the ride during an era of war, riots, revolution and peace. Experience a life lived on the edge in the year that jump-started a new generation.


Brief Description:
Hitchhiking? Was he out of his mind? No, just taking his chances and lucky for us, talking to people everywhere he went.
In 1968, the horror of the Second World War was still fresh in the memory of adult Europeans, and America shared in the thanks for their liberation - Joe became the beneficiary of their good feelings towards his country. Not only did he get rides from them, people took him into their homes and told him stories from their hearts. Others were not so kind.

Join his journey through ten countries as Europeans and fellow Americans talk about the events of 1968 that are worth remembering and sharing.

Experience the pleasure and pain that comes with dependence on strangers, and is found behind closed doors or in crazy minds.
See life in the streets through his eyes during a year of hope, trust, love, hate, and revolution.

Comments from Joe Mack, the author:
“My new book reads like a novel but is a true story. It takes you to dangerous situations, troubles with the law, beer, women, drugs, and fast cars. It's filled with people I met: kind-hearted, criminal, just drunk, or completely demented. It brings to life riots, protests, street fighting, and 1968”.