A feel good book makes you laugh out loud at times.

If you have read any of Ms. Flagg's books, you will know she writes about quirky people and two of her previous books took place in Elmwood Springs and this one continues the thread. You might say it is sort of a sequel to "Standing in the Rainbow" and "Welcome to the World, Baby Girl."
I really enjoyed this book. Here we have Elner, a widow who is determined to remain independent and free as long as she can despite her niece-in-law thinking she needs to be in a care facility. Elner has a wonderful, generous if kind of odd spirit. She decides to pick some figs for a friend and when she climbs her ladder, accidentally hitting a wasp nest, well, she comes tumbling down and is stung by the angry wasps. She is rushed to the hospital but is pronounced dead.
Next we have Elner going to Heaven and seeing her sister and old friends but most of all, she does not feel any pains like her knee which was sore lots of times. The town is notified of her death and wheels are set in motion for her funeral.
But something happens and things are turned upside down.
Ms. Flagg writes a delightful story and her style makes you feel like you are there. I easily got caught up and found myself having read the book in two days. Highly recommended for those who love a good old fashioned story with a few twists and some odd characters thrown in for some laughs! I certainly hope she writes some more about Elner, Dorothy and the town of Elmwood Springs.

This is such a good story about an town full of people that could be anyones neighbor. It had me laughing and crying throughout the book.

Taking readers back to Elmwood Springs, Missouri, Fannie Flagg produces ( for me!) the best of her novels yet. It's the story of Elner Simfissle, an elderly lady, who is quite extraordinary. The book is a combination of comedy and mystery and takes its readers along with it on a journey, all about life and death and the road inbetween.

Loved this book!

This is a fun, easy read with a sweet message as well. I loved this book and went on to read others by this author because of reading this one.

Fannie Flagg does it again. This story was inspiring and uplifting and made me feel better as I read each page.

Love this book. I'm reading it for a second time, which I rarely do.

Avery good story. I had read it before, liked it so much I picked it up and read it again.

This book was a great "feel good" book. The characters and story were both great!

This funny story makes the reader wish more than ever to live life in the now! I love Elner, the main character, and Fannie Flagg's voice is comical and vivid.

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Interesting concept. Makes you really wonder what is in store for all of us.

Fannie Flagg is on of my favorites and this book does not disappoint. It's full of her wacky characters and hilarious situations. Her take on God is quite unusual and while I don't agree with it, the reading of it was quite entertaining. A real feel good book.

If your looking for a lighthearted read - this is it! Fannie Flagg does it again with Can't Wait to Get to Heaven. Full of fun, characters most of us can relate to in one way or the other - very real & full of Southern charm.

I have liked every Fannie Flagg book I've read and this is no exception. Light-hearted fun!

Funny & charming, a feel good story to the simple joys of life. A delightful comedy-mystery.

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