Description:
Marty Ohlhaut takes off with his family on a camping trip. But then tragedy strikes. Tent for Seven captures the grandeur and dangers of the wilderness as Marty learns how much his family means to him and how fragile life can be.
Brief description: Grace Ly (Marty Ohlhaut's daughter) worked for the White House and as an undercover officer for the Central Intelligence Agency. While living abroad in South Korea and Germany, she traveled the world extensively, visiting more than thirty countries. Grace has written numerous articles and feature stories for the US military, the American Red Cross, the White House, and the CIA. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her British husband, young son, and Friesian horse.
Review Quotes:
"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)
"Humorous and horrifying and suspenseful all at once. . . . From tales of bears to washed-out roads to near-deadly accidents, this story entertains on every page."--Southern Literary Review
"An inherently fascinating and riveting read about venturing out into the British Columbia wilderness."--Midwest Book Review
"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
"Presto! Tent for Seven solves the puzzle of what matters most in life using the magic of Mother Nature."--David Kwong, professional magician and illusionist, author, and TED speaker
"Tent for Seven will make you wonder how a family adventure with so many pitfalls and perils can create positive memories across generations. . . . Through it all, you will find the love of a father for his family, no matter the setting and no matter the situation."--Bill Bartee, owner of Jesse Brown's Outdoors
"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 . . . that is full of love and life lessons we should all embrace."--Reynold Hoover, US Army lieutenant general and member of the American Alpine Club