Just Go Down to the Road: A Memoir of Trouble and Travel

The narrative follows James Campbell's journey from a troubled youth in Glasgow, marked by early delinquency, to a bohemian life of travel across Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. After dropping out of school, he navigated family struggles and factory jobs before embracing a nomadic lifestyle, relying on hitchhiking and odd jobs. His passion for reading and writing ultimately led him back to Scotland, where he connected with influential authors and found his footing in the literary world, culminating in his first book deal.