What People are Saying

Reader Reaction | Press | Endorsements

“Can you laugh at the same time you learn about death and dying? You bet your life! Laugh and learn with Jo Myers, author of Good to Go.”

—Ed Sardella, Retired Denver TV Anchor

“Timely, useful, practical, realistic, readable!”

—Richard D. Lamm, former Colorado Governor

“For anyone with aging parents or other loved ones, this is a must read. Simple, down to earth tips on how to deal with the inevitable.”

—Ernie Bjorkman, News Anchor, KWGN/Denver

“No matter how well you think you have your plans in place regarding the passing of a loved one, here you will find some helpful new information. If you have not yet begun to consider issues surrounding death, then you will definitely benefit from the advice in Jo Myers’ book, given in a friendly, positive manner.”

—Jim White, Volunteers of America

“Laugh? I thought I’d die. And if I did, Jo Myers’ fact- and fun-filled look at dealing with the inevitable would pull my family through.”

—Dick Kreck, former Denver Post Newspaper columnist
Author of Murder at the Brown Palace

“Jo Myers has included a nice mix of heartfelt stories from her own experiences and valuable information on what you might expect before and after the big event. Good to Go made me wonder if I leave my body to science, will it become the corpse at which everyone snickers? Which of my siblings will become the leader and which will become Howard Hughes? Can I be the first to go so I don’t have to deal with anyone else’s leftover mess? Read it before it’s too late.”

—LuAnn Buckstein, Comedienne
Chicken Lips and Plastered in Paris Comedy Groups

“Being adult children of parents in their 80s, we found Good to Go helpful and educational. Not only does Jo Myers introduce possibilities and concepts we never imagined, she provides answers, resources, and appropriate humor.”

—Murphy Huston, KOSI/Denver, and wife, Carol Huston, Teacher

“Thank you, Jo, for taking the time to write this valuable book. It has inspired me to pre-plan for my own end-of-life journey. The insights and lessons provided in Good to Go will help prepare me to love and give more of myself to my friends and family up until my death—and beyond.”

—Ruth A. Graham, Acupuncturist and Business Owner,
Ancient Art Healing Center

“Jo Myers has written an impressive book. Her writing style is clear, dynamic, slightly breezy, personal (but not too), and so easy to read that it took me a while to fathom what a huge amount of information is included in Good to Go. I wish that a book like this had been given to me forty-five years ago when I learned that my mother was terminally ill with cancer. It still hurts to know that I didn’t give her the sensitive, loving, emotional attention she must have so desperately craved.”

—Malcolm G. Stevenson, Technical Writer, retired

“Eventually, everyone has to deal with death. Good to Go struck a chord with me. After my grandmother died, we found she’d stocked up on 15 pounds of butter and more than 19 bottles of detergent. Jo’s book will help you cope with the oddities surrounding the passing of loved ones and help you retain at least a portion of your sanity when surviving family members do something inappropriate. Read this book and realize you are not alone.”

—Angie Austin, Weather Anchor, KWGN/Denver

“An easy and straightforward read, Good to Go informs us what to expect when dealing with the passing of a loved one. This true-to-life story is a good reminder of possible circumstances anyone may face when a parent is dying. The lessons learned from the trials of Jo’s family and friends could help make the experiences of others go much smoother.”

—Neysa Lettin, Teacher and Hospice Volunteer

“Jo Myers has used her bold, fun, and discerning style to create a wonderfully welcome place for the subject of death to land. I wanted to know more and more about the people involved and what I could learn from their experiences!”

—Jenifer Madson, Financial Success Coach
Author of A Financial Minute

“Jo Myers has made light of, and cast light on, a subject of which hardly anyone will speak. Good to Go is an easy, insightful, and entertaining book that helps all of us come to terms with a relevant topic that was formerly taboo.”

—Dan Wiley, Actor, Comedian,
2003 Winner of Laugh Across America

“In her book, Jo Myers exhibits a deeper dimension than what listeners could know from her radio persona along. Good to Go details, honestly and intimately, the impact of losing one’s elders. Equally important, it is a practical tool with suggestions for dealing with funerals, legal issues, inheritance, the potential for disagreements—even estrangement from siblings and their spouses. The book shines with worthy advice and personal testimony.”

—Jean Galloway, President, The Galloway Group

“What a blessing to have this book as a guide during one’s grief. I wish I could have read it before I lost my father to Alzheimer’s and my mother to cancer. I found Good to Go to be not only comforting and therapeutic, but a real eye opener!”

—Mike Nelson, Chief Meteorologist, KMGH/Denver
Author of The Colorado Weather Book

“Only Jo Myers could figure out how to make preparation for death funny. Good to Go amused me so that I read three-fourths of the book before it hit me. I am not good to go!”

—George Johns, Broadcast Programmer, Consultant, Talent Coach

“Not just baby boomers, but everyone will benefit from this ultimate planning guide as we all must cope with the issues of death and dying. The author handles this sometimes-difficult topic with understanding and a happy dose of humor and lightness.”

—Herb Bowman, Director of Older Adult Ministries
United Methodist Church

“This book is touching, pleasantly witty, and much needed. It will help with preparation for death and the anticipation of possible reactions. I’ve been through the deaths of my father, grandparents, and best friend. I wish Jo’s book had been available prior to the passing.”

—Ann Strickland, Banking and Credit Specialist

“Having just lost my Dad after he fought cancer for 7 years, I have no regrets about being his part-time caregiver. I’m sure some days I showed up at 7News looking worn and barely put together. This book would have served me well during those trying times. So much of what I, and others, have experienced is hard to put into words…but, Jo, you found them!”

—Anne Trujillo, News Anchor, KMGH/Denver

“Good to Go is a book that every adult over the age of 35 should read. Jo Myers puts a unique and logical point of view on a part of life that a lot of us seem to dismiss or avoid until the time comes to deal with it. Knowing beforehand what to expect will certainly help with the aftermath. Jo and the experts she has assembled let you know.”

—Wakyn Ferris, Investor, Consultant

“Good to Go is folksy, sweet, touching, common-sensical, and contains great ideas about—for instance—family meeting after a death. (I vote for ‘no spouses.’) Also, reading the book may help lessen guilt feelings for adult children who can’t be there for parents at the end of their lives.”

—Jane Grogan, Career Counselor

“The labyrinth of tasks involved in wrapping up a life seems as infinite as the spiritual beyond. Jo Myers’ amusing study of the ‘big bye-bye’ serves as a highly entertaining guide for predicting and managing human nature—some we hope we don’t take with us!”

—Archer and Valerie, KQMT/Denver, Far Out! 70s Radio Show

“Jo has a way of taking her life experiences, bottling them up in a beautifully orchestrated lyric, and sharing them with others. Everyone will be affected by death in some way. Preparation and education early on will only make transition easier. Good to Go brings the point home.”

—Leslie Gail, Life Coach and Owner of New Life Focus Coaching

“For a generation that prides itself on the ‘we can do anything’ attitude…we’ve hesitated thinking about how we are going to ‘do’ our exit from this wild ride of life, let alone how we might help our parents and kids make their exits. This book is full of stories, tips, and practical advice on just that. But you will also howl, snicker, and outright laugh at a subject that none of us wants to think about. How about that? Another Baby Boomer making life and death just that much easier.”

—Rob “Sunny” Roseman, Meteorologist, KWGN/Denver,
Author of Life’s Little Ahas, Things I Wish I’d Known

 

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