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The Roof Above Paperback – February 14, 2024

by Gail Dwyer (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
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"Dwyer's experiences as a West Point graduate, Army spouse, and mother of two combat Veterans shines through in her authentic and empathetic portrayal of military life. Highly recommended." –Bob Mayer, NYT bestselling author, West Point graduate and former Green Beret

2003. The War on Terror rocks the world, but Kelly McGowan dreams only of the exciting adventures ahead with her fiancé Matt, a new Army lieutenant from West Point.

When Matt deploys to Iraq, reality hits. Kelly, coping with her loneliness, questions if their love will endure. Matt returns from war aloof and sullen, forcing Kelly to deal with her emotions - and a secret from his past that could destroy their future. She seeks solace at her aunt's beach house, only to be walloped by a catastrophic hurricane.

The Roof Above is the story of a young woman's journey through war, storms, and secrets to find her tribe and the love she deserves.

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  3. Publication date
    February 14, 2024
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1685133703
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1685133702
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2024 Literary Titan Silver Book Award

"The Roof Above offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of life's transitions and the complexities of military spouse life. It stands as an inspiring and insightful read for those navigating life's changes, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamic and evolving nature of our own journeys." -Literary Titan

"When I read The Roof Above... I am reminded that some of us are born to be one of the many threads that will, in time, stitch together this magnificent cloth of friendship, admiration, duty, courage, love, support, and gratitude and it will enrich and engulf our lives and embrace us like nothing else imaginable." -Mary Nethery Dailey, spouse of Ambassador and Lieutenant General (Ret) Dell Dailey

"Dwyer's experiences as a West Point graduate, Army spouse, and mother of two combat Veterans shines through in her authentic and empathetic portrayal of military life. Highly recommended." -Bob Mayer, NYT bestselling author, West Point graduate and former Green Beret

"With the same clever humor and honesty evident in Tough as Nails, Dwyer captures the challenging realities of life as an Army spouse and delivers a meaningful story of love and loss, forgiveness and fortitude." -Laurel McHargue, award-winning author and former Army Officer

About the Author

Gail Dwyer graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981, the second class with women. Her memoir, Tough as Nails, published in 2009, chronicles her experiences. Three days after her graduation, she married Steve, West Point Class of 1980. An Army spouse for decades, she is the very proud mom of an educator, a foster parent, and two Army officers. She respects and admires those who serve, and the spouses and family members who serve as well. Originally from Braintree, Massachusetts, she now lives in Mexico Beach, Florida, where she's the only old lady building sandcastles with her grandkids wearing a Red Sox hat.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing (February 14, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1685133703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1685133702
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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From Braintree, Massachusetts, Gail graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1981 — Strength as One! Three days after graduation, she married Steve, West Point '80, and together, they spent the next few decades raising four great kids and moving a zillion times. A full-time mom, part-time teacher, coach, and volunteer, Gail has always found time to bake cookies, work out, and write. She's written everything from humor columns to manuals and technical proposals. Her memoir, TOUGH AS NAILS, published in 2009, chronicles her experiences in the second class of women at West Point. Her debut women's fiction, THE ROOF ABOVE, will be published in February 2024. When she's not writing, she's baking cookies or on the road to visit her kids and grandkids.

Visit Gail at https://www.gailmdwyer.com/

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I am an 11 year old 5th Grader and I read this book and I couldn’t put it down. The way Mrs. Dwyer wrote the book made it extremely enjoyable because of the love story and the challenges that Kelly faced. My favorite part was when Kelly was visiting her Aunt and the way Mrs. Dwyer described the boiled peanuts that Alex brought had me in stitches.At my school we are having a young author’s competition and Mrs. Dwyer’s book inspired me to write a love story.I really recommend this book especially if you’re looking for an emotional book about a young woman trying to find the love she really deserves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear your schedule...
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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Don't start reading this if you have any plans in the next few hours! The Roof Above is immediately captivating, and you won’t be able to focus on anything else. Gail Dwyer’s characters are so authentic and raw, her descriptions so vivid (you can practically smell the sweat) it transports readers straight into their world. It was clearly written by someone who has been through it and knows her material firsthand! The tension is perfectly built throughout the story. I was so invested, I felt angry and sad right alongside Kelly as she faced heart wrenching scenarios with no right answers. This is one of those stories that will linger in your mind long after you finish it. I keep rereading my favorite parts, I just wish this story had lasted longer. Kudos to Dwyer!
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George Barnhart
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This is a pit many a woman has fallen into. Different circumstances, but the same end result. When you are young and innocent, sometimes you think you are in love when you really haven’t found the right man yet. Ms Dwyer nailed it Excellently written and a joy to read. (Book read and recommended by George’s wife)
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Carla S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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The Roof Above is a love story set against the backdrop of military service. Gail Dwyer’s novel chronicles the experiences of Kelly McGowan and her journey as she creates a family of choice. While her fiancé navigates his early military training and deployment overseas, we get to know Kelly and the challenges of being in a relationship with an Army officer. Multi-dimensional characters, a rich, compelling story and realistic settings make this an excellent read, as well as a window into the demands of military life. It was easy to get caught up in the characters and their lives. Definitely recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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This is a must read for anyone who has lived a military life either as a spouse, friend, parent, grandparent, child or if you've never loved and been hurt.
I woke up at night just to read a few more pages!!
Loved it!!!!
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S.M. Stevens
4.0 out of 5 stars A love story
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
The Roof Above is at its heart a love story, although who truly loves whom isn’t always apparent to the main characters! It also has elements of a coming-of-age story as young Kelly, fresh out of college, tries to figure out how much she should let love vs. career steer her life’s direction. Many of us can relate to that conundrum. But most of all, for me anyway, it is a nice inside look at the world of military families, and how spouses in particular are there for each other, come what may. I enjoyed getting that view of a community I knew little about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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This was such an easy book to read!
The author explains things about the army to a lay person like me in such a way that I didn’t realize I was learning while enjoying a really good love story!
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Brian Kaufman
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship, Community and Love
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Beautifully written and full of heartfelt emotion. Relationships. Add in the pressures of military life, and you have a recipe for failure. In Gail Dwyer's fine novel, friendship and community are a saving grace. A love story you'll cheer for.
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Suzanne Sargeant
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Wonderfully written story about Love, growing up, commitment , resilience and so much more. A must read for many to see the world and dedication and life of our military families. Enjoy!
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