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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Author Insight

College Gives Books New Meaning

College transforms reading from a passive chore into an active, deeply personal dialogue. In high school, books are more of a source of answers to test questions. College shatters this rigid framework. In college, books become a living, breathing sandbox of ideas. Passionate professors encourage diverse students to read between the lines, dissecting subtext, choices, and historical contexts. A classic novel becomes a mirror reflecting societal issues or a lens for examining modern psychology. College forces students to bring their own evolving identities to the text, struggling, growing, and questioning the world around them. Books become dynamic conversations, not just collections of words to be consumed.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

“I’m excited about classes,” said Katie. “I’m going to try to get some reading done before they start. I like staying ahead of the assignments. I understand lectures better when I’ve read the material first, and I’m not one of those students who learns best under stress.”

“Me either,” Leslie agreed. “I’ve always had to study hard for my grades. I envy those students who can just open a book and osmose the material. My folks keep reminding me that you appreciate most what you work hard for.”

“Those are wise words,” Robin said. “Gram has the same philosophy. Success requires hard work and a good education. I’ve always done well in school and I think it’s because Gram never let me play before my homework was done.”

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The Wake-Up Call

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College Gives Books New Meaning

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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