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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Military Service

Serving in the military is an honor, a profound commitment to something far greater than oneself. Placing one's life in physicial danger by answering the call to defend national security, uphold constitutional values, and safeguard the freedoms that ground our communities is a noble and worthy endeavor. The military culture and lifestyle also provides young men and women with valuable experience, instilling unmatched discipline, resilience, and leadership. Service members are introduced to a diverse environments and operate with integrity in high-stakes situations. Yet, perhaps the most enduring aspect of this honor is the deep sense of camaraderie. Veterans and those on active-duty are bound by a unique, lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood forged through shared sacrifice, mutual trust, and a unified purpose.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

My brother, Petey, gave this to me on my sixteenth birthday, and I never take it off. He’s the most wonderful brother. He’s smart and handsome. He was in ROTC in college and then went into the Army. Now he’s a Second Lieutenant. He’s stationed at Fort Meade in Maryland. We’re lucky because he’s not too far from home and can come over to visit often. He’s in Intelligence so he doesn’t think he’ll have to go to Vietnam.

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The Wake-Up Call

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