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Andrew Singer is an author, minimalist, and full-time nomad. Originally from Houston, Andrew shares his passion for travel, addiction recovery, and mental health awareness through his writing, which swings from hilarious to heartfelt. A lover of nature, adventure, and the open road, Andrew spends most of the year living out of a self-built campervan, exploring public lands and engaging with the interesting people he meets along the way. When he is not living in a van (which is somehow still holding up), he can be found backpacking abroad, immersed in other cultures, and dancing until sunrise. He is married to fellow vagabond and the author of She Journeys, Sarah May. Now Is the Time is his debut travel memoir.
""It takes a writer of advanced skill to place us-geographically, emotionally and evocatively-right at his side in this free-wheeling, loving abandonment to adventurism. Tap on the windshield of this book; invite yourself along.""-Jim Hurley, associate director of The Robert Frost Society and author of A Westbound Sun. ""While the book does give the reader an intimate view of what long-term van life can entail, good and bad, that's not the real story here. This is a story about that itch to leave, to do something different, to chase experiences over things. It's about soul-searching, relationships, growth and recovery. It's Andrew's words and his journey, but it's incredibly relatable.""-Joe Shearer, Owner of Basecamp Books & Adventure (Colorado Springs) ""While the book does give the reader an intimate view of what long-term van life can entail, good and bad, that's not the real story here. This is a story about that itch to leave, to do something different, to chase experiences over things. It's about soul-searching, relationships, growth and recovery. It's Andrew's words and his journey, but it's incredibly relatable."" -Joe Shearer, Owner of Basecamp Books & Adventure (Colorado Springs) ""'Now is the time. The time to wander and drive. To listen and learn. To smile and accept every slow-down and u-turn. Now is the time to live.' Thankful to have come across this book at Poor Richard's Bookstore in Colorado Springs. I appreciate the author sharing his joys and struggles of both his personal life and of his van life road trip. Books find us when we need them. Thankful for the inspiration and encouragement."" -Indie Bookstore customer via Goodreads ""This book is an absolute gem-equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving. Singer weaves together meaningful stories with such emotional maturity and insight, it's hard to believe someone so young could be so wise. Every chapter feels like a conversation with your most honest, hilarious, and inspiring friend. And then there's the love story: beautiful, tender, and real. You can't help but root for Singer and his partner Sarah; I found myself cheering, tearing up, and flipping pages just to see where the story would go next. This book is more than a memoir or a collection of essays-it's a reminder of the beauty of vulnerability, humor, and love. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know."" ""I loved this book so much!!! This is not just an adventure story about van life, this brings you on a journey of self-growth, overcoming family challenges, navigating a relationship and finding the meaning and purpose of your life. Andrew brings so much humor into this book, whether he's navigating how to share a tiny space or poking fun at his past life. This van life journey is beautiful, adventurous and challenging making you think of what matters most in your life. I read through this book so quickly and it made me want to drop everything and move into a van myself! This inspirational story made me both laugh and cry and I truly couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book if you are a dreamer who is interested in travel, outdoor adventure and self reflection. 10/10 - this book was so well written and so much fun to read!""
