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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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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The Chance of a Lifetime

A wise teenager realizes that college gives one a head start on making dreams come true. Whatever the dream, a college education is an investment in gaining the knowledge, maturity, and confidence to take the next step. Opportunities come to those who are prepared to act on them.

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The Wake-Up Call

“A college degree is my ticket out,” exclaimed Robin. “Nothing is going to get in the way of good grades for me, even if it means that all I ever get to do is work and study.”

“Ticket out of where?” asked Leslie.

“My old life. I grew up in the dumps in Chicago,” Robin explained. “Before I left, I realized what a bunch of losers my friends at home are… were. I went to say goodbye to them and ended up walking away for good. They couldn’t have cared less that I was leaving. Gram put all she had into making sure I understood how important education is. There’s no way I’ll disappoint her.”

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

The Wake-Up Call

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

The Chance of a Lifetime

A wise teenager realizes that college gives one a head start on making dreams come true. Whatever the dream, a college education is an investment in gaining the knowledge, maturity, and confidence to take the next step. Opportunities come to those who are prepared to act on them.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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