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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With Equality Comes Responsibility

Since 1910 when the constitution was revised giving women the right to vote, the journey toward gender equality has been slow and rocky. Women did men's work during WWII, and when the men came home from war, that effort was largely forgotten. Now, 115 years into the battle, though stereotypes and cultural influences and expectations are still with us, we're light years ahead of where we started. There's still some truth, though, in the Charlotte Whitten's remark, “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.”

Book Excerpt

Against the World

“Just last week,” Mrs. Rockford began, “we celebrated the fifty-first anniversary of an important milestone in our country. On August 26, 1910, the 19th Amendment was ratified. It gave women in America the right to vote. Last week, to commemorate that event, Congresswoman Bella Abzug submitted a resolution to Congress to designate August 26th as Women’s Equality Day.”

There were some audible groans. “Gentlemen, make no mistake… women’s equality is important for men as well. Along with recognition and freedom comes responsibility. Men no longer bear the weight of running the country alone. Competition for employment makes the workforce stronger and motivates individuals to be prepared to compete for the positions they want.”

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Against the World

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With Equality Comes Responsibility

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Against the World

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