Critical Praise

"Save a place for this debut novel --- essentially a hymn of praise for licensed practical nurses (LPNs)... Johnson does a fine job of illustrating the rich inner lives of those imprisoned by failing mental or physical health…Strongly recommended."

—Library Journal

"Read The Sweet By and By... Johnson explores the lives of five Southern women who are unexpectedly connected to each other. While most of the action takes place in a nursing home, their stories never fall short of livelihood. Think of it as Steel Magnolias meets ‘The Golden Girls.’"

—Real Simple, "Entertainment Picks"

"The women of The Sweet By and By have found a devoted muse in Todd Johnson."

—Alice Walker

"I am in love with this book --- the language, the story, the sass. Five women bickering, judging, loving, growing old together. You won’t stop laughing, even when your heart is hurting. Keep a pencil close --- you’ll be underlining all your favorite, funny lines."

—Kathryn Stockett, The Help