It's Not All Downhill From Here

McMillan brings her signature wit and wisdom to It's Not All Downhill From Here. . . . [She] has a gift for creating characters who face serious problems and still have the ability to laugh at themselves. . . . If getting older is this joyful, despite the painful losses, bring it on. --O: The Oprah Magazine I couldn't put this book down. Not only would I recommend it to others, but I already handed it off to my mom for her to read next. --BuzzFeed The novel skillfully renders the bonds between multiple generations of women. . . . It's Not All Downhill From Here is a funny and honest portrait of a woman, late in life, finding second chances. Like a time-tested friendship, the novel comforts. --San Francisco Chronicle McMillan proves once again that she is a skilled master at writing dialogue for strong, intelligent women who know how to laugh in the face of tragedy instead of being consumed by it. --Associated Press A hopeful and hilarious novel that women of all ages can relate to. --Travel & Leisure [A] warm, winning novel. --AARP Lively, perceptive . . . McMillan writes with a staggering depth of feeling, credibly capturing the characters' emotions as she unpacks their interpersonal conflicts. This delightful novel balances inspiration for renewal with the hard facts of aging. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) This is a story of the power of women and the inspiring lives they lead. --She Reads This baldly honest, laugh-out-loud story . . . will remind you of just how healing friendship can be. --Good Housekeeping A deeply moving book that gently balances the realities--both personal and societal--of aging with a hopeful message: It's never too late to change how you're living your life. --Salon This is another winner from McMillan. --BookPage