The BOOB Girls

The BOOB Girls #1

by Joy Johnson

The Burned Out Old Broads At Table 12 There's a naked man in the laundry room at Meadow Lakes Retirement Community. He's wearing only a brown vest, a stetson hat and cowboy boots. But that's about the extent of excitement in the big complex and that's why four diverse widows take off in secret for parts unknown, leaving no forwarding address. Between adopting the boys at the Ragged Ass Saloon, finding a dead body in the woods and capturing the killer, closing down a sleazy porno shop and meeting two handsome sheriffs, the burned out old broads who dine together at Meadow Lakes table 12 find adventure, romance, mystery and prove there is life after grief. Grab your latest AARP advertisement for a bookmark and join Maggie Pattern (sandhills rancher), Robbie Leary (retired English professor, Hadley Joy Morris-Whitfield (wealthy and wise), Mary Rose McGill (sweet Catholic girl) and Edith Ann (rescued Schnauzer) for a laugh-out-loud fun read and a look into relationships every mature woman wants and deserves. "The Boob Girls are the GOOD Girls" - Phyllis Diller, actress and comidienne The BOOB Girls Series The BOOB Girls Burned Out Old Broads at Table 12 The BOOB Girls Lies, Spies and Cinnamon Rolls The BOOB Girls Sandhills and Shadows

Genres: Book Club, Adult

178 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Joy Johnson is over 70 now. With her husband, Dr. Marvin Johnson, she co-founded two non-profit organizations in Omaha, Neb., Centering Corporation and Ted E. Bear Hollow. Joy is a nationally-known speaker and has written or edited more than 100 books on grief, mostly for children.

The main characters in Joy's novels the Burned Out Old Broad novels are affectionately called the BOOB Girls. Joy believes that older, seasoned women are beautiful too!

The Johnsons are a blended family with six children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. For years now Bernese Mountain Dogs have been their colleagues and companions in work and play.

Reviews

[Tracy Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet book! I especially loved it because it takes place, in part, here in my home state! I felt like this was an empowering book for any woman, not just older women. I'll do what I can to find the sequels at my local bookstore or library! Gotta keep track of the BOOB Girls!

[Dana Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

really funny. I purchased it because it was on sale and looked funny. so glad I Did! The author is from omaha and the book starts out in omaha. really funny to read about your home town and some great adventures these women have. I can't wait to have my BOOB girls some day!!!!

[Donna Edge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was really funny. I'm in my 60's and I could just imagine what old people do for fun. Lol

[Marsha Nuckels · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book. I wanted a break from the serious books I had read recently. It is about 4 older gals that escape a retirement home and go on an adventure. I really enjoyed it!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is hysterical. Perfect gift for an older woman (70's). I gave it to my mother-in=law after she had some surgery that was going to keep her at home for awhile. To grow old and have a sense of adventure like these women.Priceless! Better yet, to grow old and have friendships like these women. Would the events in this story really happen? Probably not. Just read it, because it's fun and lighthearted! The humor is priceless!

[Jolene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a most entertaining book. You do not expect what is coming next. Joy. Is an excellent writer. Everyone who I have talked to who has read the book has loved it. Can't wait to read her other books.

[Judy Piasecki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hope to have these same lively ladies around me when I'm older & in assisted living. Her sense of humor may be dry but I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. Love the names of her ladies- I now have the entire series after having a personal visit by Joy to our library last month.

[Sandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book! The author is from Nebraska with the story starting and ending in Nebraska. It is quite the story about 4 women in their later years. Her husband Dr. Marvin Johnson and she founded Ted E. Bear Hollow in Omaha.

[Lea McKenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Boob Girls by Joy Johnson was a fast and fun romp. The Burned Out Old Broads meet at Table 12 in the retirement home and decide they need some excitement in their lives. After some self improvement including building up their stamina with daily walking, they set out on some adventures. Working at the Ragged Ass bar and a trip on a cruise ship are just a few of their travels. I enjoyed these ladies and I believe they reflect the feelings of ladies who have reached "a certain age." I know there are follow ups, and I look forward to their further adventures.

[Donnamarie Marbet-Eckhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had been recommended to me by a friend and wasn't sure if this would be for me but I embraced the challenge. A quick read and cute realistic feel about aging women, friendship bonding, adventures and more. I cute truly relate and recommend this book for it will bring some laughter into your reading.

[Patty Corwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun read! If you're over 60, you will certainly identify with the stage of life of these ladies. Set mostly in and around Omaha, this book takes a light look at senior living residences, with a bit of Thelma and Louise thrown in.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book club book by Omaha author. Has almost no plot. I kept getting confused as to who was who. Only the Irish Catholic was true to form. One of the ladies taught at Creighton but I don’t think it was mentioned by name. Light hearted romp.

[Merryellen Towey Schulz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read. If I had the money, I would love to do what the women in this book did. Of course, it is interesting to live in the same place and to have traveled to many of the places the women did. The story mixed fun and sadness in a way that was comfortable for the reader.

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlie's Angels Escaped from the Nursing Home!
Not at all what I thought it was going to be, but it was good and I liked it. It was funny 😂 and the girls were awesome! Sad 😢 at the end but I am curious about the remaining books so I will read on.

[Cyndi Ries · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Meadow Lake (assisted living) table #12 Burned Out Old Broads find adventure, mystery and romance, and prove there is life after retirement. A very funny approach and empowerment for older women.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and delightful! A must read for women!

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, different ending than I'd imagined. Had some laughs and a couple tears. good quick read.

[Jody Holm · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny quick read. Set in the Midwest so very relatable. Reminds me of a female Grumpy Old Men. I would recommend this to my mom's and grandma's.

[Rosa Schmidt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun story!

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lighthearted fast read.

[Lindsay Utz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Utterly predictable but still charming

[Sarah Krehnke · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars! At the beginning there were some misspellings, which irritated me. If not for that-5 stars!

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light and silly vacation read

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

very wholesome and cute

[Dominique Vasquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this!We all need our boob girls

[Donna Kann · Rating 3 out of 5]

A enjoyable read of four women from a retirement community, whom are seeking some excitement in their lives.

[Alyssa Bigley · Rating 4 out of 5]

These old ladies are pretty dang funny.

[Marissa Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious.

[Carrie Stoehr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book and series. Buckle in and read them all

[Caryn Reveling · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute and funny, One day I hope I have friends like this