An Adventure
almost too crazy to believe
Meet Me in Beirut is a gripping novel based on a true story by Robert Tibolt – two best friends, one war and no way out.
“A gripping, unforgettable story of friendship, danger and survival.”
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What happens when two American college students become unwitting
accomplices to the Lebanese Civil War in 1975 Beirut?
“A story of adventure where the lines of friendship are blurred by deceit and desperation.” — NightStand Reads
Robert Tibolt – Doctor, Author, Adventurer, Mapmaker
Bob Tibolt grew up in Massachusetts for the first eleven years of his life, then moved to Reno. He graduated from Reno High School. He returned to New England to attend Dartmouth College where he majored in English with a concentration in literature and creative writing.
He also learned the art of map making while at Dartmouth which helped fuel his interest in world travel.
Dartmouth English major
30+ years in ophthalmology
Founder of ArtMapMaker
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Meet Me in Beirut
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Set in 1975, Meet Me in Beirut follows two American students whose detour to Beirut leads them into the heart of a civil war.
- Two Best Friends – Pulled into a conflict they never saw coming.
- A Detour Turns Deadly – What started as an adventure becomes a race for survival.
- Based on True Events – Written by someone who lived through it all.
- Friendship & Betrayal – The chaos of war tests the limits of trust.
Faces Behind the Story
The story of Meet Me in Beirut is more than events — it’s about the people who lived through them.
In this photo, taken in Beirut just before the civil war broke out, we see the Actual Travel Party: (From left) Bob, Abu Sultan, Isabella (Anna’s mother), George, Anna, and Bill.
Each person had their own reasons for being there. Each played a role in shaping the journey’s outcome — for better or worse. Some were seekers of adventure. Others had deeper motives. Together, their fates became entangled in a moment of history they could never have predicted.
In this photo, taken in Beirut just before the civil war broke out, we see the Actual Travel Party: (From left) Bob, Abu Sultan, Isabella (Anna’s mother), George, Anna, and Bill.
Each person had their own reasons for being there. Each played a role in shaping the journey’s outcome — for better or worse. Some were seekers of adventure. Others had deeper motives. Together, their fates became entangled in a moment of history they could never have predicted.
Behind the Book – Interview with Robert Tibolt
What is your book about?
“Meet Me In Beirut” is based on a true story of two friends who travel in Europe and the Middle East. Their plans take a turn when they meet a renowned international bicycle racer who is friendly and persuasive in his efforts to convince them to travel to Beirut with him. The farther they go on their journey the deeper they become embroiled in a scheme that puts them in the middle of the Lebanese Civil War.
How much of the book is real?
Almost all of the book is real. All of the events happened, though not always in the way I described them. Certain things were modified to address questions that had no answers.
When did you decide to turn your story into a book?
I started to write the story ten years after the trip. I had thought about doing so for several years before that. It just took the decision to begin.
How long did it take you to write?
Ten more years.
What did you learn about yourself during the writing process?
I majored in English in college with a concentration in literature and creative writing, so I had experience with the writing process. With this story I was forced to remember the details of the trip and research the Lebanese Civil War to gain insight into what had really happened to us. During the ten years that it took to write the story I relived the entire trip. The images of the trip came to life in my mind and I learned that I could translate them into writing. This gave me inspiration to write with honesty, simplicity and accuracy.
Robert Tibolt delivers powerful, true-to-life content with clarity and depth.
What Readers Are Saying
Robert Tibolt’s debut is praised for its raw honesty vivid storytelling and emotional depth by reviewers like NightStand Reads and early readers alike.
“An unforgettable journey through chaos, trust, and the fragile bonds that hold people together in crisis.”
BookGlance Review
“Tibolt captures the spirit of youth and the weight of consequence in a story both personal and historically rich.”
Readers’ Insight
Robert Tibolt delivers powerful, true-to-life content with clarity and depth.
What Readers Are Saying
Robert Tibolt’s debut is praised for its raw honesty vivid storytelling and emotional depth by reviewers like NightStand Reads and early readers alike.
“A gripping and timely reminder of how personal choices can shape history and test the limits of friendship.”
NightStand Reads “An unforgettable journey through chaos, trust, and the fragile bonds that hold people together in crisis.”
BookGlance Review “Tibolt captures the spirit of youth and the weight of consequence in a story both personal and historically rich.”
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