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Imagine: A Vagabond Story [Paperback]

Grant Lingel
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Book Description

September 1, 2009
Have you ever wondered what would happen if one day you decided to leave everything behind and start fresh in a foreign country? Imagine follows one man as he does just that, and chronicles his life-altering journey. Imagine is a memoir of sex, drugs, and Salsa dancing, but even more so is a tale of rare camaraderie and of life-changing adventures that can only happen with an open mind and a spontaneous spirit. This is an unforgettable true story that will intrigue, inform, and most of all, inspire those who are fortunate enough to come across it.

Imagine a one-way plane ticket to Mexico, with only three hundred dollars and a passion for adventure. Grant instantly falls in love with the Caribbean lifestyle and its free-spirited people. He sets out to find work in a reversal of the traditional paradigm of Mexicans seeking work in America, managing to make ends meet while keeping up with an exciting social agenda. The impromptu road trip that ensues with six new friends into Central America lands him in Guatemala, volunteering at hostels for room and board.

Imagine: A Vagabond Story is Grant's adventure, an incredible journey packed with an international cast of revolving characters that defined his future and forever transformed his outlook on life.


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About the Author

Grant Lingel was born February 16, 1983 in Rochester, New York. He was raised there, in the epitome of suburbia, before moving to Buffalo, New York for college. After four and a half years in university and nearly 23 years in Western New York, Grant decided it was time to head out on the open road. Though his travel experiences had been few and far between growing up, he was raised to be open-minded, curious and questioning of life and the people around him. What he wants to do now that his eyes have been opened to the world is continue the journey. One day he hopes to open hostels and pay forward the warmth and hospitality he always received while abroad. Grant currently lives in Harlem, New York.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 325 pages
  • Publisher: Langdon Street Press (a division of Hillcrest Publishing Group, Inc.) (September 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 193493853X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934938539
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Grant Lingel was born February 16, 1983 in Rochester, New York. He was raised there, in the epitome of suburbia, before moving to Buffalo, New York for college. After four and a half years in university and nearly 23 years in Western New York, Grant decided it was time to head out on the open road. Though his travel experiences had been few and far between growing up, he was raised to be open-minded, curious and questioning of life and the people around him. What he wants to do now that his eyes have been opened to the world is continue the journey. One day he hopes to open hostels and pay forward the warmth and hospitality he always received while abroad. Grant currently lives in Harlem, New York. For more information visit Grant's website: http://www.vagabondstory.com

Customer Reviews

After picking up Imagine a Vagabond Story, i could not put it down, from start to finish! Beverly R. Cohn  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Grant wrote an awesome story that was a very fun book to read. Jonathan Panzica  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for travelers and non-travelers alike. September 5, 2009
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Grant Lingel was like many lost and confused college graduates that had really no idea where the next chapter of their lives would take them. Being locked away in some dank cubicle for the rest of your life can often times be just as bad as a life sentence in a maximum security prison for people with the travel bug.

Grant decided that he wanted more out of life and by more that meant packing his bags and heading off to Mexico. Sounds crazy right? Well it is, but in a good way. This guy truly is a nomad! Imagine documents his time spent not only in Mexico, but also Belize and Guatemala. Three locales that are filled with great characters Grant meets along the way.

Grant has described the book as "a memoir of sex, drugs, and salsa dancing." This truly is remarkable story about an extremely spur of the moment kind of guy that makes some amazing friendships along the way.

From start to finish I was loving this book. Now while I will not give away any juicy details of Mr. Lingel's escapades that occur quite often throughout the book, I am sure that you will definitely drop your jaw a few times at some of the trouble (both good and bad) he finds himself in. Let's just say it is not every day you find yourself on a beach in the middle of the night with three women. Enough said.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Vagabonds, Sex, Drugs and Salsa Dancing... September 5, 2009
Format:Paperback
Who hasn't thought about just packing up and leaving? Not making any reservations... no itinerary. No ticket home. Just you, a one way ticket to a country you've seen only in books and on television, and only a few hundred dollars to sustain you on your journey. Grant Lingel did just that. He left his friends, his parents, and his whole life behind in hopes of finding himself and pushing his limits. Imagine is a story that explores the friendships that can be made when you meet people on the same path as you are, and how those friendships can surpass language barriers through a common interest in travel and adventure. It's a story that shows that in the Vagabond lifestyle, friendships flourish quickly, end abruptly with departure, but the memories are all that truly matter.

Grants adventures through Mexico, Beliz and Guatemala are an inspiration to us all. His bravery to explore the unknown and live with so little is something I truly admire in him. Grant had several run-ins with the Mexican police, many exciting nights with pretty girls and even more amazing adventures in which he explored Central America, made some fleeting friendships and some that will last a lifetime, and got to know himself. If only we were all so brave.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a tale of adventure September 5, 2009
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This book shares the wisdom and experiences of someone who has obviously seen and explored many things. Wonderfully told with just the right amount of excitement and free will. A must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Journeys
When I read this book, I felt like I was riding shotgun with the author, Grant Lingel. He describes his journeys so vividly and this makes me want to go with him on his next... Read more
Published on April 12, 2011 by Gig Bitran
4.0 out of 5 stars Imagine ...a great read
Just finished Grant Lingel's Imagine A Vagabond Story....what an adventure for such a young man to have...well written, blatantly honest and moving...truly an enjoyable read..
Published on February 3, 2011 by donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine the Possibilities
Many teenagers and 20 something's dream about packing a suitcase and traveling abroad. Through Imagine, Grant Lingel sets off on a journey by himself to places including Mexico,... Read more
Published on January 21, 2011 by B. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
I'm so glad that I came across this book. The way Grant tells a story gets you so wrapped up in it that it's hard to put this book down. Read more
Published on January 12, 2011 by Nate Damm
2.0 out of 5 stars Imagine you can write
As a voracious reader of biographies and adventure travel, I bought this book hoping the contents would inspire me in the same vicarious ways of Paul Theroux, Jon Krakauer, Eric... Read more
Published on August 2, 2010 by Steve R
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Book!! Deserves over 5 stars
After picking up Imagine a Vagabond Story, i could not put it down, from start to finish! I was amazed at how someone could be so brave to do what Grant Lingel did. Read more
Published on March 8, 2010 by Beverly R. Cohn
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and engaging
Grant's book is an entertaining, quick read. If you've never been to Mexico and South America you will enjoy this account of the many pleasurable things the countries have to... Read more
Published on March 1, 2010 by Kirsten Mitson
5.0 out of 5 stars Get up and travel... or just read this book.
Since reading "Imagine" I've had a strong desire to give it all up and travel myself. This book gives you the feeling and excitement of a backpack-style journey, without having to... Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by Stanley Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, fun, fast-paced travel story
I really enjoyed this first book by author Grant Lingel. I finally read the downloaded e-book about a month after I received it, and was pleasantly surprised by the depth of his... Read more
Published on January 11, 2010 by J. W. Killough
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read and makes me want to travel more
This is a good read and very entertaining. I have been to most of the places the story is about. His type of travel is similar to mine and gives me itchy feet to start traveling... Read more
Published on January 11, 2010 by Chris E. Dyer
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