Out now from William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Beyond the Point chronicles the inspiring story of three fiercely determined young women,who arrive at the iconic U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the summer of 2000, ready to make their mark on history. When 9/11 shatters decades of American peace, they must overcome their differences and forge an unlikely friendship strong enough to survive, as they catapult headlong into war, early adulthood, and an increasingly uncertain future.
Reviews & Praise
“In Gibson’s debut, friendship and ambition buoy three young women through life as female cadets at West Point in the late 1990s and through the realities of adulthood in a post-9/11 world. The real-world experiences of the women of West Point come across in realistic dialogue delivered often in the form of email and instant message conversations. This heartening and heartbreaking story is an ode to the strength of friendship. ” — Publisher's Weekly
“While the focus is solidly on each of the women’s coming of age in the unique environment of the U.S. military, deeper themes, such as racism, sexism, and sexual assault, are also explored. Readers of women’s fiction will appreciate the strength and determination of the trio, as well as the insider’s view of West Point culture.” — Booklist
“Claire Gibson writes a stellar trio of heroines—women I want to hug, women I want to befriend, women I want to be. An inspiring tribute to female friendship and female courage!” — Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
“A compassionate, engrossing portrayal of friendship and womanhood that illuminates the grueling world of West Point and the harrowing realities of war. The book reminds us that in our darkest hours, despite tensions and time, best friends show up, helping us find the light.” — Bryn Chancellor, author of Sycamore
“This book will make you want to call your best friends, or be a better one.” — Nora McInerny, author of No Happy Endings
“Claire’s gripping debut provides an inside look at the challenges and joys of life at West Point through the lens of female friendship. A story of faith and endurance, it reminds us that what makes West Point great isn’t its history, but its people.” — COL (Ret.) Dan Ragsdale
“The rare novel that allows you to feel the importance of family, friendship, and patriotism simultaneously.” — author Nancy French
