{"product_id":"when-the-men-were-gone-a-novel-isbn-9780062859747","title":"When the Men Were Gone: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“…Sublimely ties together the drama of high school football, gender politics, and the impact of war on a small town in Texas.” – Sports Illustrated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2019 One of the Best Books So Far--Newsweek.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cross between Friday Night Lights and The Atomic City Girls, \u003cem\u003eWhen The Men Were Gone \u003c\/em\u003eis a debut historical novel based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, a woman in 1940's Texas who, in spite of extreme opposition, became a female football coach in order to keep her students from heading off to war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootball 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaced 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.            \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on a true story, \u003cem\u003eWhen the Men Were Gone \u003c\/em\u003eis a powerful and vibrant novel of perseverance and personal courage. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eFootball is the heartbeat of Brownwood, Texas. Every Friday night for as long as assistant principal Tylene Wilson can re-member, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, the war has changed everything. Most of the Brownwood men over eighteen and under forty-five 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Marjorie has written a wonderfully touching and beautiful story […] Tylene makes me laugh, cry, and cheer for her in ways I have not done in a long time. I only wish the real Tylene were here to see what Marjorie has accomplished. I was literally having chills. I look forward to the day her book launches into the world!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Les Becquets bestselling author of Breaking Wild\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A big, radical, heartbreaking story. Throw in mid-century gender politics and Tylene’s barrier breaking—her gendered domestic life—and what you’ve got here is an embarrassment of riches.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin Wasserman bestselling author of Girls on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Marjorie Herrera Lewis has a great knack for storytelling. Clear cinematic scenes with dialogue and clear motivation and suspense.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Sundeen author of The Man Who Quit Money\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful story that stays in your heart long after you finish reading \u003cem\u003eWhen the Men Were Gone.\u003c\/em\u003e A delightful true story, well written and touching.  Looking forward to reading many more books by Lewis.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJodi Thomas New York Times bestselling author of Mornings on Main\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A feel-good story about one woman’s persistence, strength, and love of the game.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tylene’s struggles, on and off the field, form the core of this satisfying historical novel based on a true story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...WHEN THE MEN WERE GONE sublimely ties together the drama of high school football, gender politics and the impact of war on a small town in Texas.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888509284581,"sku":"NP9780062859747","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062859747.jpg?v=1730229235","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/when-the-men-were-gone-a-novel-isbn-9780062859747","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}