"The subtitle of Carey Henry Keefe’s A Tide of Dreams says it all: UNTOLD. Not only does this spectacular piece of work reveal behind-the-curtain stories of the much written-about Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, but it chronicles in a fascinating way the simultaneous journeys of Bryant and his two closest coaching confidantes and friends – Carney Laslie and Frank Moseley. Beginning in the early 1930s as rugged Crimson Tide football players, this trio of great football minds remained inseparable for most of their careers. Especially poignant are their World War II days when they utilized football techniques and workouts to train what would become the world’s greatest fighter pilots. Following their service, the trio reunited as coaches and continued to lead young men on the gridiron for years to come. A Tide of Dreams is more than a story of three football buddies doing what they loved most: it’s a magnificent display of friendship, love, and loyalty." Tommy Ford Retired, Director of Athletic Alumni Association, 33 years:

"Carey Henry Keefe has written a love story, or better said, a story of many loves. ....the devotion of a group of men who experienced the common bond of playing football for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide takes the reader on an adventure.... through the trials of World War II, family, winning and losing football games. On first impression many people will think this is a football book. After reading Keefe’s excellently written text all will know it is an account of devotion, sacrifice, and of love." Ken Gaddy Retired Director of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama:

"Just when you think you know everything about Coach Bear Bryant, Carey Henry Keefe adds a new dimension to his life with this moving portrait about his enduring friendships with her grandfather Carney Laslie and Frank Moseley.  This narrative travels to little-explored wartime training camps where Alabama’s most beloved football coaches bonded for life, prepped the first generation of top gun fliers and mastered the ingredients for producing championship football teams.” Anne R. Keene, Author The Cloudbuster Nine: The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team That Helped Win WWII and granddaughter of the commander of the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School in Chapel Hill, NC:

"This book seamlessly weaves together many interesting tales of friendship, college football, preparing our Navy fliers for battle in WWII, and the strength of character and resolve that Coaches Bryant, Laslie and Moseley exhibited all their lives. I was completely immersed in this period of history as I was reading. Loved it!” Mickie

"It was a really good book and anyone who loves college football and Bear Bryant well enjoy it! There were parts that i felt were a tad slow but I pushed through and very glad i did!" Anne

"I just finished reading A Tide of Dreams. It is a fascinating story of the lives and partnerships of three legendary football coaches. I am sad that I have no more pages to read of Carey’s beautiful story.
Carey Henry Keefe’s storytelling is thoughtful, insightful, and heartwarming. She brings all the people in her story to life through her vibrant descriptions and through her ability to capture the essence of each person. I felt as though I was following all the important figures in the story through their life journeys. There are lots of twists and turns along the way all throughout the book which kept me riveted and eager to read and learn more.

Carey Henry Keefe is a gifted writer. I highly recommend A Tide of Dreams to any Alabama fan or to anyone who enjoys stories of the challenges and triumphs that one experiences when following one’s dreams.I just finished reading A Tide of Dreams. It is a fascinating story of the lives and partnerships of three legendary football coaches. I am sad that I have no more pages to read of Carey’s beautiful story.
Carey Henry Keefe’s storytelling is thoughtful, insightful, and heartwarming. She brings all the people in her story to life through her vibrant descriptions and through her ability to capture the essence of each person. I felt as though I was following all the important figures in the story through their life journeys. There are lots of twists and turns along the way all throughout the book which kept me riveted and eager to read and learn more.

Carey Henry Keefe is a gifted writer. I highly recommend A Tide of Dreams to any Alabama fan or to anyone who enjoys stories of the challenges and triumphs that one experiences when following one’s dreams." RPamazoncustomer

"Fabulous football and human interest stories!
It makes a wonderful gift for the readers in your life." Pattie McHugh

"College football is a lifeblood of not only our home but many homes so I found Carey’s nonfiction book about her grandfather, her godfather, and the legendary coach fascinating.

I had no idea this trio of three had such a rich history coaching together. I also loved the history of college football that Carey adds into this book.

The book centers from the 1940s until the early 1960s. She tells us some very rich history of college football including the use of college coaches to help train Naval pilots during WWII.

Carey has stories about the three coaches and their interactions with other legends such as Wallace Wade, Frank Howard, and General Robert Neyland. There are also great schools and rivalries told about including the University of Kentucky, the University of Tennessee, Duke University, Texas A&M, West Point, and I could go on.

This a great tribute about coaching, friendship, and the roots that made college football what is has become today.

I listened to this book as a gift through Audible. All opinions are my own." Debbie Rozier

"Having been a student at the University of Alabama, I was always aware of the triumphs and tribulations of the Crimson Tide, but the book weaves together the back stories of all the coaches and their relationships through the years. This book also notes the impact that these former Crimson Tide players had on the many universities athletic programs, most notably, The University of Kentucky, Texas A and M, Virginia Tech, Clemson University, the US Military Academy, and the Virginia Military Institute. In addition, these coaches also positively impacted several high school programs. Great read and special thanks to the author for her timely responses to my emails." Danielle Drago

"Contains numerous nuggets of previously unrevealed info about pre WW2 Bama football then describes what happened to Coach Bryant and close friends during the war.Then ensues how Bear and associates affected college football through multiple coaching positions.The relationships between Bear and his close teammates are broken down and how important coaches Laslie and Moseley were to Bear’s rise to the top." George Adams