“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 FlaggAn 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] … 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
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What a beautiful story with wonderful characters. Definitely need the tissues handy for this story. Left me with a happy and satisfied feeling when I put it down. I normally read murder mysteries and science fiction, but wasn’t ready for how quickly this story.pulled me in. You won’t be disappointed.
Loved this book. Wonderful story about the simple kindness of people.
I loved this book. Hard to put down
This is probably my favorite book ever.
I enjoyed this book immensely, especially each of the characters! I’ve always loved stories that share how each individual is dealing with their own pain and suffering. Only to bring everything together in such a delightful and heartwarming conclusion…and this story did not disappoint! Loved how these characters came together to help one another heal and find love again. Such a sweet story, did not want it to end!!
I loved seventy-something Arthur’s nonjudgmental and affectionate relationship with this feisty, independent teenage girl. It’s a modern day tale of how love and understanding can affect beautiful beginnings….and endings.
Just a nice story.
This will be one of my favorite books of all time. Have recommended it to my daughters and will tell my church friend’s about it. A quick read you won’t be able to put down.
A delightful read!
I wanted it to go on forever. I fell in love with the characters and felt I knew them
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Fell in love with all the characters!
I was sad to finish it.
Elizabeth Berg is back to her true fabulous storytelling with wonderful characters!
I have loved all of Elizabeth Berg’s books, but this one filled me heart and soul. Beautifully written, sweet, funny and sad, but deeply satisfying!
Get a box of Kleenex and place it next to you when you read this delightful story of Arthur Moses nicknamed arthur Truluv by teenage Maddy Harris. Maddy’s life has been sad after losing her mother when she was just a baby and having a father who never got over losing his wife. She is tormented everyday at school but finds solace taking photographs and sitting in the cemetery. Arthur Moses, is still very much in love with his wife of many years who passed away six months before. He visits Nola everyday at lunch time taking his lunch and chair so he can sit for awhile. The elder gentleman meets the teenager and a friendship begins each giving the other the friendship and care both need. Lucille, Arthur’s neighbor also joins the two in friendship and what occurs is a beautifully written testament of friendship, love, and compassion. This story will grip you long after you close the book.
left you with a great feeling