Against the World

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

Robin, a fiery red-head, arrives home from her freshman year of nursing school, to discover her home is slated for demolition for upscale housing she can’t afford. Her summer vacation devolves into a chaotic circus of exploration of sexuality, violence, and tragedy. Then, thieving by an ex-friend threatens Robin's job and brings her to court; but that's not all. Robin’s summer spins further out of control when the unanticipated reunion with her estranged mother is derailed by family violence that leaves Robin grappling with grief and railing against the world. Back at school, the Nurseketeers band around Robin to embrace women’s issues, gender discrimination, cultural diversities, and plan a March against Violence. A chance meeting motivates Robin to question her sexuality in an era when homosexuality was illegal in every state but one - and that one wasn’t Texas. Her roommate’s homophobia challenges the need for secrecy as Robin explores her emerging lesbian impulses. Exposure could turn her nursing career into an impossible dream or worse, she could land in jail.

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Author Biography

Joy Don Baker & Terri Goodman, nursing students in the ‘70s like the fictional characters in their Nurseketeers series, are both writers in professional nursing literature. They met in the ‘80s and have remained friends for years. As co-authors, their mission is to share enjoyment, writing, and learning through meaningful stories about diverse nursing characters. Both are well-established leaders in perioperative nursing. Dr. Baker teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington and served as the editor-in-chief of AORN Journal. Dr. Goodman is an entrepreneur and an approved provider of continuing education as the principal at Terri Goodman & Associates. Baker & Goodman have produced the award-winning book A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering, the definitive how-to guide that leads readers through creating a partnership, establishing a productive work environment, and producing a work of fiction, non-fiction, or journal article.

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Author Insight

Mother's Day is for ALL special women

Mother's Day is the chance to celebrate the woman in your life - mother, grandmother, aunt, or whatever special woman helped you become the best person you could be. Celebrate the woman who was always "there for you," even when you didn't deserve it, the woman who was the proudest when you succeeded and the most supportive when you did not. If you're lucky, you'll have more than one "mother" to celebrate this Mother's Day.

Book Excerpt

Against the World

“My dad died before I turned three and my mom had to work. She has two spinster cousins, Lulu and Elva, who own Luva’s, a restaurant in our neighborhood, and I grew up there. Once I could carry a glass of water without spilling it, I helped out. We practically lived there. Mom and I were either at Luva’s or at church. We didn’t do much more than sleep at home. Mom used to tease me and say that she couldn’t be sure I did all the right things unless she kept me where she could see me. I loved being wherever she was.”

“That’s kinda cool,” Robin said. “Your mother sounds like my grandmother. I lived with Gram from when I was eight, and except for my last two years of high school when I was practicing being a perfect shit, I spent all my time with her.

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Against the World

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Mother's Day is for ALL special women

Book Excerpt

Against the World

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