Dean Rappa was just eighteen when he set out on the unforgettable journey that inspired Three Young Men. Raised with a love for the outdoors and a thirst for adventure, he found meaning not in the classroom but out on the open road. That summer, he and two close friends followed their hearts into the unknown, chasing freedom one train car at a time. What started as a road trip became a life-shaping experience filled with friendship, risk, and discovery.

Now five decades later, Dean finally shares the story that stayed with him all these years. With honesty, humor, and a sharp memory for the moments that mattered most, he brings readers into his world as it was then. Raw, real, and full of wonder. His writing reflects a man who lived fully, learned deeply, and never forgot the power of saying yes to adventure.