The Story of Arthur Truluv

ΓÇ£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 endsand what it means to be truly human.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöFannie Flagg An emotionally powerful novel about three people who each lose the one they love mostonly to find second chances where they least expect them ΓÇ£Fans of Meg WolitzerEmma Straubor [Elizabeth] BergΓÇÖs previous novels will appreciate the richly complex characters and clear prose. Redemptive without being maudlinthis story of two misfits lucky to have found one another will tug at readersΓÇÖ heartstrings.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöBooklist For the past six monthsArthur MosesΓÇÖs days have looked the same: He tends to his rose garden and to Gordonhis catthen 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 ArthurΓÇöa gesture that begins a surprising friendship between two lonely souls. Moved by ArthurΓÇÖs kindness and devotionMaddy gives him the nickname ΓÇ£Truluv.ΓÇ¥ As ArthurΓÇÖs neighbor Lucille moves into their orbitthe unlikely trio band together andthrough heartache and hardshipshelp one another rediscover their own potential to start anew. Wonderfully written and full of profound observations about lifeThe Story of Arthur Truluv is a beautiful and moving novel of compassion in the face of lossof the small acts that turn friends into familyand of the possibilities to achieve happiness at any age. Look for a sneak peek of Elizabeth BergΓÇÖs delightful new novelNight of Miraclesin the back of the book. ΓÇ£For several days after [finishing The Story of Arthur Truluv]I felt lifted by itand I found myself telling friendsalso feeling overwhelmed by 2017about the book. Read thisI saidit will offer some balance to all that has happenedand it is a welcome reminder weΓÇÖre all neighbors here.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöChicago Tribune ΓÇ£Not since Paul ZindelΓÇÖs classic The Pigman have we seen such a unique bond between people who might not look twice at each other in real life. This smallmighty novel offers proof that they should.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöPeopleBook of the Week