Can deeply ingrained prejudice be overcome in the twilight years? God’s Waiting Room delves into the complex lives of older white residents and their Black nurses in a South African nursing home, thirty years after apartheid.

Casey Golomski’s immersive research unfolds as a captivating one-day tour, room by room, revealing intimate and witty conversations that expose the untold stories within. Readers will encounter, among others, the nurse who cared for Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment on Robben Island.

Explore the intersection of ageism, sexism, and racism in healthcare, both in South Africa and the United States, and witness how unexpected connections can blossom even in the face of historical divides, revealing the enduring power of grace.