"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