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Books by Alumni

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FYI, Dangers Lurking in Long-Term Care

Dr. Tyra Phipps '71

Have you or a family member fallen at home and found yourself unable to get up? You may have even broken a hip. After surgery, you were transferred to a nursing home where you thought rehabilitation would return you to normal. Instead, you were told by the nursing aide that she had 25 other residents to care for, so you would have to stay in bed that day. Then, while getting physical therapy, the therapist was in a rush and you found yourself hurting more. You lost weight and became weaker because of the poor quality of the food. You struggled to recover because you didn't want to be a burden to your family. Has this happened, or is this happening to you? Dr. Tyra Phipps '71, professor amerita of FSU's Department of Mass Communication, has over a decade of experience living in long-term care. As a multiple sclerosis patient, Phipps has penned the book FYI, Dangers Lurking in Long-Term Care to help prepare and protect you or a loved one from these kinds of misfortunes. Phipps knows what it is like to experience unsafe transfers, minimal help due to staffing shortages and the fear of no one answering a call bell in time. She wrote this book, available on amazon.com, to help others know that they are not alone as residents in a dangerous healthcare system. 

Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice

Lisa R. Thomas M'95

Lisa R. Thomas M'95 is a proud wife and mother and a professional school counselor who has completed her new book Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice, an endearing tale about being yourself. From Newman Springs Publishing, this book is a delightful tale of a little boy who was a square in a family of circles. He wanted to fit in, no be different, but discovered that being himself was the best way to be. Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice is available at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.