The View from the Wrong Side of the Day is the story of T. C. Randall’s journey through nursing school and his career as an emergency room nurse before his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and general anxiety disorder. This candid and relatable memoir reveals the joys and struggles of working in the ER. With funny anecdotes and all-too-serious warnings, Randall describes the job he loves and how it led to his mental health struggles. His experience working as a health care professional provides him with unique insight into the inherent problems in the health care system. He offers well-founded and authentic solutions to the mental health crisis facing nurses and those working in other high-risk professions. Randall will take you on a journey through the highs and lows of a beloved career and through the struggle to cope with PTSD and anxiety, all while never losing his facetious sense of humor.
My father never mentioned his Italian immigrant family. Never. We only knew - or thought we knew - that his parents died in the 1930s. Except they didn't. I spent decades working with records managers, archivists, and genealogists on the technologies used to preserve information. Despite this, I never spent any time looking at my own family history. The only thing my father ever said about his family was that his parents died in the 1930s. Once I began the search for my grandparents, I mostly ran into frustrating dead-ends - until the release of the 1940 Census. My grandparents magically appeared in the Census - but as "inmates" at the Rockland Insane Asylum - along with an extended family of aunts and uncles and cousins, all living within driving distance, but never mentioned.What happened? Who were these people? And why all the secrecy?The book is part mystery, part family history, part historical reconstruction. The story in the book of the search itself is a rather typical family history journey, albeit one that revealed things I never could have imagined about our family. The story in the book of my Italian grandparents is in fact a story. But it is, as they say in the movie industry, "based on a true story." As Christian columnist and New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans said in her 2018 book Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again, "Origin stories are rarely straightforward history. Over the years, they morph into a colorful amalgam of truth and myth, nostalgia and cautionary tale."
After her mother's death, Kate meets the father she did not know she had, joins his presidential campaign, and when what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign's talking points, Kate must decide what is best.
This book of radio broadcast Bible studies examines-carefully, thoroughly, and biblically-some of the dogmas and shibboleths of present-day evangelical Christianity, and finds them terribly wanting.
Another fictional novel with the usual twists and turns with most every turn of the page as is the writing style of Hayden Lee Hinton. This smooth reading, exciting, and unusual story of a dying elderly man reflecting about his troubled life from his hospital bed. There are several stories within the main story of the book. The mysterious and shocking events throughtout the story will bring tears of joy and saddness, as well as, horror filled emotions. A book you won't want to put down.
This explosive investigation reveals the profound failures of the Title IX system and identifies concrete, surprisingly simple steps we can take to protect students. The debate over campus sexual violence is more heated than ever, but hardly anyone knows what actually happens inside Title IX offices. On the Wrong Side provides the first comprehensive account of the inner workings of the secretive Title IX system. Drawing on a yearlong study of survivors, perpetrators, and the administrators who oversaw their cases, sociologist Nicole Bedera exposes the structures that predictably punish survivors who come forward in the service of protecting—or even rewarding—their perpetrators. In doing so, she reveals that the system tasked with ending gender inequality on campus only intensifies it, upending survivors' lives and threatening the degrees that brought them to college in the first place. Equally heartbreaking and optimistic, On the Wrong Side makes it easy to imagine life-changing interventions for the next generation of students by proposing specific solutions to the structural problems of Title IX. Bedera proves that ending campus sexual violence is within our grasp—and dares us to be courageous enough to take action.
Are you ready to embark on a year-long adventure where we'll explore the wonders Down Under? We'll immerse in the breathtaking landscapes of North Queensland, uncover the natural beauty of Fraser Island, and experience the iconic Great Ocean Road firsthand. Beyond being a mere collection of stories and scenery, this journey offers an opportunity for personal growth and self-reflection. As we encounter diverse cultures and awe-inspiring landscapes, you'll discover moments of introspection, connecting with your inner self in ways you never expected. Reap the benefits from an unforgettable adventure within the pages of this year-long journey: BE A PART OF THE STORY: Experience the highs and lows, triumphs and challenges alongside me on this extraordinary expedition. DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS: We'll explore off-the-beaten-path destinations, providing insider knowledge and inspiration for future travels. SHARE IN CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: Interact with locals, engage in unique customs, and delve into the rich tapestry of Australian culture. LEARN THROUGH OTHERS: Gain valuable insights and practical advice to navigate similar challenges, plan future trips, and make the most of your journeys. INSPIRE YOUR ADVENTURES: Ignite your dreams and motivate you to travel and explore your destinations. Travel isn't simply about visiting new places; it's about immersing yourself in diverse cultures and finding a sense of belonging. Uncover your inner strengths as you venture into unfamiliar territories, foster compassion through interactions with fellow travelers, and cultivate resilience in the face of challenges. Naturally, not everything goes as planned – this experience goes beyond ordinary travel stories. Walk alongside the awe-inspiring beauty of North Queensland's trails, the freedom of driving along the iconic Great Ocean Road, and the majesty of the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. Are you ready to embark on this transformative adventure? Join me on this path of discovery. Buy your copy today, and let the journey begin!
The essays in this collection challenge the predominant image of working class people in higher education by providing a series of analyses and personal commentaries from a wide range of working class academics. Reflections From the Wrong Side of the Tracks imparts a critical and substantial narrative about what it means to be from the working class and work in academe.
This book, the first of a two volume study, provides an historical account of complaints against Metropolitan police officers between formation of the force in 1829 and codification of remedies for misconduct under the Police Act 1964. A complainant centred standpoint is developed to counteract the marginalization of the interests of victims, which is held to demonstrate that the drive for effective and efficient law enforcement has overshadowed the public interest in holding officers to account for misconduct. After officer accountability before the criminal courts diminished in the nineteenth century, missed opportunities to reform complaints procedures following commissions of inquiry in 1906-08, 1928 and 1960-62 are discussed. The second volume of the study, Combating Impunity: Complaints Against Metropolitan Police, 1964-2021, will examine the part played by complainants and civil society organisations in combating police impunity in the citizen oversight era.
