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When the men were gone : a novel

Title
When the men were gone : a novel / Marjorie Herrera Lewis.
Author
Lewis, Marjorie Herrera
Publication
  • New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018]
  • ©2018

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Description
212, 16 pages; 24 cm
Summary
"In Marjorie Herrera Lewis's debut historical novel the inspiring true story of high school teacher Tylene Wilson--a woman who surprises everyone as she breaks with tradition to become the first high school football coach in Texas--comes to life. Football is the heartbeat of Brownwood, Texas. Every Friday night for as long as assistant principal Tylene Wilson can remember, the entire town has gathered in the stands, cheering their boys on. Each September brings with it the hope of a good season and a sense of unity and optimism. Now, the war has changed everything. Most of the Brownwood men over 18 and under 45 are off fighting, and in a small town the possibilities are limited. Could this mean a season without football? But no one counted on Tylene, who learned the game at her daddy's knee. She knows more about it than most men, so she does the unthinkable, convincing the school to let her take on the job of coach. Faced with extreme opposition--by the press, the community, rival coaches, and referees and even the players themselves--Tylene remains resolute. And when her boys rally around her, she leads the team--and the town--to a Friday night and a subsequent season they will never forget. Based on a true story, When the Men Were Gone is a powerful and vibrant novel of perseverance and personal courage."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Sports fiction.
  • Historical fiction.
  • Biographical fiction.
  • Fiction.
  • Football stories.
Note
  • "P.S. Insights, Interviews & More ..."--Cover.
Call Number
JFE 18-9340
ISBN
  • 9780062869319
  • 0062869310
  • 9780062836052
  • 0062836056
OCLC
1054169215
Author
Lewis, Marjorie Herrera, author.
Title
When the men were gone : a novel / Marjorie Herrera Lewis.
Publisher
New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018]
Copyright Date
©2018
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Research Call Number
JFE 18-9340
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