TENT FOR SEVEN
Marty Ohlhaut loved the great outdoors, and he loved his family, but this time, the combination proved disastrous.
Cooped up inside due to long work hours, Marty was excited about taking off with his wife and five children for the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Aware that this could be their last camping trip together, he wanted to make it extra memorable.
Little did he know how memorable it would be. From a massive heat wave and tainted water to encounters with aggressive red ants and formidable bears, they experienced one problem after another. Then tragedy struck, forcing Marty to face the terrifying possibility of losing a loved one. With the help of mysterious strangers in one of the world's most awe-inspiring locations, he fought to keep his family alive and his sanity intact.
Now, three decades later, he joins forces with his daughter Grace Ly to recount the gripping tale of that ill-fated vacation. Written with candor and wit reminiscent of Bill Bryson, Tent for Seven vividly captures both the grandeur and the dangers of the wilderness as Marty learns just how much his wife and children mean to him—and how fragile life can be.
REVIEWS
A factual account that reads like a breathtaking thriller. . . . The witty writing style shows Marty’s unbeatable spirit in the face of challenges and his boundless love for his family. . . . Highly recommend this book.
READERS’ FAVORITE
(5 Stars)
Clark Griswold, move over for Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. Tent for Seven is full of mishaps, adventures, and surprises that far surpass any Griswold vacation. You won’t be able to put down this wonderfully readable story.
REYNOLD HOOVER
US Army Lt. Gen. and member of the American Alpine Club
Grab a box of donuts and your favorite shady spot by a river and prepare to be riveted by the trials and antics of this eclectic cast
of characters. I held my breath
and laughed out loud throughout each chapter.
IAN BONDI
professional adventure photographer
ABOUT MARTY
MARTY OHLHAUT worked for 32 years as a risk management partner with IBM and then spent the next 12 years teaching strategic execution courses around the world. He has traveled to 44 countries as well as all 50 states, making him an encyclopedia of amazing stories and anecdotes.
His many adventures include crisscrossing Asia, touring capital cities throughout Central and South America, roaming across 16 European countries, and living on a boat in Alaska’s inside passage, fishing for weeks at a time.
Marty and his wife, Joeline, have been married for over 40 years and have five grown children and two grandchildren. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, they now live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NEWS & EVENTS
June 13, 2024. Spine Benders Book Club
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June 15. Book signing at the Arboretum Center Barnes & Noble, Charlotte, NC, 1–3 p.m.
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June 22. Book signing at Bookhouse, Winston-Salem, NC
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June 24. Independent Press Award celebration and dinner, Newark, NJ
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July 8. Miss Melody Book Club
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