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

Equality is an Imperative

Standing up for others safeguards everyone. True justice protects the rights and dignity of all people and strengthens the freedoms, safety, and fairness of society as a whole. Fighting for equality is a moral preference, an ongoing necessity to protect fundamental human dignity. Throughout history, progress has relied entirely on individuals willing to challenge prejudice, dismantle systemic barriers, and demand fairness for marginalized groups. When inequality goes unchallenged, it erodes America's social fabric, breeding division, injustice, and economic hardship. Silence in the face of bias ultimately signals consent, leading to the normalization of discrimination. Defending equality requires active engagement: speaking out against everyday prejudice, supporting the underrepresented, and advocating for laws and policies that ensure equal access to legal rights, education, and economic opportunity.

Book Excerpt

Against the World

I don’t know any Negros. I don’t know what kind of citizens they are.”

“Jeeeeeeeeeez, Frannie. We’re Americans. Everyone is supposed to be equal, no matter what color their skin is or where their ancestors came from. And… Negro is an old word. Tonya’s black and she’s a human being, just like you and me. What would YOU do if that guy groped you and called you names?”

“I don’t know. Nobody ever did that to me.”

“That’s your problem. You live under a rock and you have no clue what’s going on around you. Well, Tonya is the world around you, so wake up and stick up for her.

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

Against the World

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Equality is an Imperative

Book Excerpt

Against the World

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