The Wake-Up Call

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

In 1970, pampered, naïve, Philly-born Frannie is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of nursing school and college life in Dallas. A love-hate relationship erupts when Robin, her fiery, red-headed roommate, arrives from Chicago to find Frannie's belongings covering every inch of space in their room, and Frannie nowhere in sight. Adding fuel to the fire, Frannie pursues a relationship with a sophomore hunk whom Robin insists is pond scum. She ignores her suitemates' pleas to join their study group, insisting her high school achievements will guarantee her success in college. Frannie's wake-up call comes after nearly two semesters of disastrous decision-making. She finds herself flunking out and her nursing career ending before it begins. With support from an unexpected source, she faces the biggest decision of her life - one that no matter the outcome will upend her future.

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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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A Friend Indeed

We each confront life's challenges at different times in our lives and in different ways... but... a friend can make a tremendous difference in the process. No matter how devastating the situation, life's easier to tackle with a friend by your side.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

“I couldn’t have done without you today, that’s for sure.”

“The rest of us faced more challenges growing up than you did, so we learned little by little. You had to face your challenges all at once. I’ll just bet if we added up our growing pains, we’d all be equal in the end.” Robin gave Frannie’s shoulders an affectionate squeeze. “C’mon. Stand up slowly, and we’ll get this show on the road.”

“I feel so stupid. Robin, I’m happy that you’re here. Do you think this nightmare will ever go away? I just feel like I’ll be paying for being stupid for the rest of my life.”

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

The Wake-Up Call

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

A Friend Indeed

We each confront life's challenges at different times in our lives and in different ways... but... a friend can make a tremendous difference in the process. No matter how devastating the situation, life's easier to tackle with a friend by your side.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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