Rails of Freedom

Seventeen-year-old Nathan Hudson dreamed of escaping his life and family. More than anything, he wanted to be his own boss and never again have to answer to another person. When he managed to do just that-by sneaking out and hitching a ride to the next town-he vowed he'd never go home again. All alone, with no money, no possessions, and barely an elementary-level education, he set out on a lengthy journey that would take him zigzagging across the continent for more than a decade.