The Story of Arthur Truluv
By Elizabeth Berg
- Release Date: 2017-11-21
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
“I dare you to read this novel and not fall in love with Arthur Truluv. His story will make you laugh and cry, and will show you a love that never ends, and what it means to be truly human.”—Fannie Flagg
An emotionally powerful novel about three people who each lose the one they love most, only to find second chances where they least expect them
“Fans of Meg Wolitzer, Emma Straub, or [Elizabeth] Berg’s previous novels will appreciate the richly complex characters and clear prose. Redemptive without being maudlin, this story of two misfits lucky to have found one another will tug at readers’ heartstrings.”—Booklist
For the past six months, Arthur Moses’s days have looked the same: He tends to his rose garden and to Gordon, his cat, then rides the bus to the cemetery to visit his beloved late wife for lunch. The last thing Arthur would imagine is for one unlikely encounter to utterly transform his life.
Eighteen-year-old Maddy Harris is an introspective girl who visits the cemetery to escape the other kids at school. One afternoon she joins Arthur—a gesture that begins a surprising friendship between two lonely souls. Moved by Arthur’s kindness and devotion, Maddy gives him the nickname “Truluv.” As Arthur’s neighbor Lucille moves into their orbit, the unlikely trio band together and, through heartache and hardships, help one another rediscover their own potential to start anew.
Wonderfully written and full of profound observations about life, The Story of Arthur Truluv is a beautiful and moving novel of compassion in the face of loss, of the small acts that turn friends into family, and of the possibilities to achieve happiness at any age.
Praise for The Story of Arthur Truluv
“For several days after [finishing The Story of Arthur Truluv], I felt lifted by it, and I found myself telling friends, also feeling overwhelmed by 2017, about the book. Read this, I said, it will offer some balance to all that has happened, and it is a welcome reminder we’re all neighbors here.”—Chicago Tribune
“Not since Paul Zindel’s classic The Pigman have we seen such a unique bond between people who might not look twice at each other in real life. This small, mighty novel offers proof that they should.”—People, Book of the Week
Reviews
Loved it!
5By Jlr1217This book is pretty wonderful. I was sad when it ended.A fabulous read
5By Seaeagle JCETook a chance on this find .. so glad I did! I enjoyed every page. Highly recommend this book. It was heartfelt and a page-tuner.What a sweet book
5By 1 BankerIt took me a little time to get into this book, but when I did, I was all the way in. Oh, my, what a sweet read. I’d love to find more books that gave me this kind of peace at the end.Wonderful
4By whileiwalkI Loved everything about this sweet storyA heartwarming, beautiful set of lives
5By Quad T...Uplifting
5By SylvilagusobscurusThis is a smooth read that features kind, interesting characters. If you’re feeling down this book can lift your spirits.Wonderful, heart-warming story
5By Reads-at-nightBeautifully told tale of kindness, and a great story. I don’t like sentimental books, or tearjerkers. This was neither.W
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5By fpp221What a great story! I haven’t been moved this much in a long while...and I read at least one book a week. Thank you Ms. Berg for the chance to make this claim.The Story of Author Truluv
5By RonnieGailI loved this book so much I’m reluctant to recommend it...I’d hate to think someone would not find it as truly wonderful as I did. Sad and joyous at times, and characters you wish you knew.