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For Joy Johnson Brown, an independent living resident at Arboretum Village, life has always revolved around storytelling. 

"People would ask, 'How long have you been writing?' and I would say I was born with a pen in my hand," Joy laughed. "Someone once said, 'That's probably why your mother didn't like you,' and I thought that made a lot of sense." 


With her infectious humor and quick wit, Joy doesn't just tell stories; she lives them.


Joy is an accomplished author with a collection of more than 30 books under her belt. Her work spans decades, and while most of her early writing focuses on bereavement, loss, and grief – a field she pioneered with her late husband, Dr. Marvin Johnson – her most beloved series is decidedly more lighthearted. Her BOOB Girls series (Burned Out Old Broads at Table 12) captures the essence of aging, friendship, and finding joy in life's final chapters. 


"The purpose of all of those books is to make 'seasoned' ladies feel important and beautiful," Joy said.


Set in a retirement community not unlike Arboretum Village, the books are full of spunky widows who find themselves in murder mysteries and grand adventures. 


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Oct 22
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I met Joy when my daughter had a miscarriage and she steered me to grief books and a doll that really helped my daughter. I met her again when she visited with her books at the senior center I worked at. I love her books! They are rich with stories that make you laugh at the adventures of the boob girls. My set of books have disappeared over the years as I share them, so I am ready for a new set! Can’t wait to start over from the beginning! Thank you Joy, you are an absolute treasure!!!

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Oct 22
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Nice!


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