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

Curation vs. Chaos

Although the digital age allows us to conduct massive research right from a laptop, it brings a major downside: information overload. Sifting through endless search results to separate facts from misinformation drastically slows down the process. This is where a physical library becomes indispensable. Unlike digital algorithms that flood one with fragmented data, a library offers a focused, distraction-free sanctuary. Furthermore, the expertise of a skilled librarian can cut through the digital noise, guiding you straight to high-quality databases, academic journals, and archives. Ultimately, the physical library space encourages deep, meaningful immersion rather than superficial skimming.

Book Excerpt

Against the World

“Leslie and I picked learning disabilities.”

“I was thinking there might be a good reason that I’m such a lousy test-taker,” Leslie said. “I’m not stupid, but I’ve never done well on tests. How cool would it be if we discovered the reason and I could do something about it!”

“I think getting a choice of projects makes studying interesting,” Robin said. “If I’m gonna put all that work into a project, I want it to be something I care about or that will do me some good. I picked our topic for me and Frannie. It’s a new specialty in pediatrics and it could give Frannie a leg up when we graduate if she knows more about it than other pedi nurses.

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Against the World

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Curation vs. Chaos

Book Excerpt

Against the World

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