From the Publisher
A beautiful story that stays in your heart long after you finish reading When the Men Were Gone. A delightful true story, well written and touching. Looking forward to reading many more books by Lewis.” — Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Mornings on Main.
“...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.” — Sports Illustrated
“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!” — Diane Les Becquets, bestselling author of Breaking Wild
“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.” — Robin Wasserman, bestselling author of Girls on Fire
“Marjorie Herrera Lewis has a great knack for storytelling. Clear cinematic scenes with dialogue and clear motivation and suspense.” — Mark Sundeen, author of The Man Who Quit Money
“A feel-good story about one woman’s persistence, strength, and love of the game.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Tylene’s struggles, on and off the field, form the core of this satisfying historical novel based on a true story.” — Booklist
Sports Illustrated
...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.
Jodi Thomas
A beautiful story that stays in your heart long after you finish reading When the Men Were Gone. A delightful true story, well written and touching. Looking forward to reading many more books by Lewis.
Mark Sundeen
Marjorie Herrera Lewis has a great knack for storytelling. Clear cinematic scenes with dialogue and clear motivation and suspense.
Booklist
Tylene’s struggles, on and off the field, form the core of this satisfying historical novel based on a true story.
Robin Wasserman
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.
Diane Les Becquets
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!
Booklist
Tylene’s struggles, on and off the field, form the core of this satisfying historical novel based on a true story.
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas
A beautiful story that stays in your heart long after you finish reading When the Men Were Gone. A delightful true story, well written and touching. Looking forward to reading many more books by Lewis.
