Reading now
- When the Men Were Gone ~ by Marjorie Herrera Lewis, 2018, historical fiction
This novel is 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. 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. 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.
- Unbelievable ~ by Jon Shelby Spong, to discuss it via ZOOM with the Seekers Class at my church in Chattanooga.
- Belwin Complete Adult Keyboard Course ~ by Sandy Feldstein, to teach a couple of friends to play the piano.
- At the Water's Edge ~ by Joan Uda, as I read (or re-read) all six of her books.
