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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Public Speaking

Debate is a sophisticated form of public speaking. Preparation is important for delivering content of any kind, but debate requires intense preparation and confidence in one's position as debaters must defend their position in the face of opposing viewpoints.

Book Excerpt

Against the World

I said, ‘I choose to debate my attacker into the dirt.’ You could tell that the class wanted to laugh, but everyone was sitting on eggshells waiting to see how it would all shake out. Professor Davidson was stifling a grin. He said, ‘If you prepare well, you will have the opportunity to do just that, Miss Jackson. Remember, though, that Mr. Simmons has the same opportunity.’

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

Against the World

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Public Speaking

Debate is a sophisticated form of public speaking. Preparation is important for delivering content of any kind, but debate requires intense preparation and confidence in one's position as debaters must defend their position in the face of opposing viewpoints.

Book Excerpt

Against the World

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