61 pages 2 hours read

Susan Nussbaum

Good Kings Bad Kings

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Chapters 14-18Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 14 Summary: “Michelle Volkmann”

Michelle’s boss, Tim McGraw, goes on a cruise ship and brings back gifts for each employee, and Michelle idolizes him for his glamorous lifestyle. She mentions how he is having a meeting with Dr. Caviolini—who is associated with ILLC contracted nursing facilities—and how the doctor is a creep who tries to sleep with younger women. She is impressed that Tim takes the time to operate as a high-level executive. Tim increases her recruitment quotas, and she is unsure how she will fulfill his expectations. She works around the clock and tries to recruit as many families and patients as possible to reach her numbers, but she struggles to do so, especially with the competition of other people like her who are also at events trying to recruit patients.

Chapter 15 Summary: “Jimmie Kendrick”

Jimmie sits with Yessenia in her room, and they exchange stories about the deaths of their mothers (Yessenia’s Tía Nene). Both women died of breast cancer and this bonds Jimmie and Yessenia. Jimmie tells Yessenia that losing her mother was difficult, and it will take time to heal. 

Chapter 16 Summary: “Joanne Madsen”

Joanne’s ex, Dennis, emotionally abused her. She is hesitant to open up to Ricky because she’s unsure if he is attracted to her or just flirtatious.