: In August 2004, New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey resigned, shocking the nation with the news that he was a “gay American.” Dina Matos McGreevey stood silently beside him, the picture of the faithful wife standing by her man. She has endured much speculation since then, nevertheless she has remained silent. Until now. Speaking up at last, Dina Matos McGreevey tells her story with scalding honesty. A tale of love, betrayal, scandal, and hope, Silent Partner is above all a story of survival.