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So heartwarming! It‘s the story of an older gentleman, Arthur, after the loss of his wife and a young girl, Maddy, with a bad home life-how they befriend one another and create a found family along with Lucille, the lonely lady next door. It‘s a gentle story filled with kindness, acceptance, and positivity. I adore these characters and the way Arthur helped to make everyone‘s life more happy and wonderful just by loving them for who they are.

This was such a sweet book. A quick read and so heartwarming about three people who feel as if they are outsiders in society. They form an atypical community that works for them. Life really is about human connection!

This was a sweet and heartwarming book. A good listen for a busy weekend. I will warn you though, if you‘re dealing with infertility there‘s a storyline in this book that will completely infuriate you, so maybe give this one a skip.

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This one gave me all the feels. A great sentimental audio book.

Won't need to #vote since I voted early, so plan to finish up my current tagged book and live by this philosophy expressed on a T-shirt in the current BasBleu catalog. Afraid this will indeed feel like #ForeverNovember for quite awhile. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

This was a sweet, quick read about friendship, love and the family you choose. Loved Arthur, Lucille and Maddy.

#doublespin book for July and another spot for #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Just on Chapter 2, but enjoying it so far. I love books by Elizabeth Berg. #elizabethberg

Just ok.

I LOVED THIS!!! There are these little book gems all around us, you know? And this is one of them. I am a better person for having read it ♥️♥️

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I think my soul needed this book. I need the story of complicated families and the families we make for ourselves. Of what it looks like to live a life well and to always be open to people in your path. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I got the point...but the story (overall) just didn‘t do it for me. It was either too much or too little. It didn‘t flow very well imo

Well, no kidding, but this book is full of sweetness (beware of getting a diabetes!) and sentimental values. It tells me that no matter how hard the world knocks you down, how painful it is when people disappoint you, how things don‘t go the way you want it to be, you can always create your happiness more than that second chance. Do it more than you are capable of to make yourself happy cause you deserve that. And everyone deserve that.

This was the sweetest little story. It‘s about love, loss, family and friends that are just like family. It‘s a quick little read and you will definitely fall in love with Arthur Truluv ❤️

I loved this little book! It was 218 pages of love, smiles, and amazing quotes that I wish I had noted. This book was reminiscent of A Man Called Ove, which I also loved. At this moment (having just finished the book) I'm not sure which book I loved more. For those who have heard me gush over Ove, you know this is really saying something. I'll definitely be purchasing a copy (as I do with all my favorite books) so I can loan it to friends.

This was a lovely novel. Although the character of Arthur is idealized he is the heart of the new family he welcomes into his home just over a year after his beloved wife dies. Maddy is the artistic young woman he meets at the cemetery and who desperately needs a friend. Lucille is the lonely neighbor, unlucky in love and looking to bake her way into your heart. They form an unlikely family that inspires us all to love and accept everyone.

The kids have been busy in and out of the snow today and tomorrow is a SNOW DAY!! Perfect night to read more of The Story of Arthur Truluv

A very sweet story that reminds us that “real families come from choices we make about who we want to be bound to.” Three lonely people who appear to be very different on the surface manage to find each other and form a family. I loved how natural the relationship was between Maddy as a teenager and Arthur as an old man. There does not always have to be animosity between the young and the old.

Sweet story of Arthur, Maddie, and Lucille all trying to make something of themselves after great loss. Really loved this quick read. #welllovedcopy

Reading my bookclub book and watching Hallmark

Relaxing and celebrating the end of a week long vacation with extended family. Whew, it was more tiring than actually going to work.

The main word I'd use to describe this book is compassion. The main characters each experience something heartbreaking, whether it is the loss inevitable with aging or the heartbreak of young love, and they treat each other's sorrows with understanding and compassion. Arthur was charming and lovely and I wanted to jump into the book to just squeeze him close in a hug. With just a touch of humor and quirk, reminiscent of Ove. Highly recommend.

What a sweet and touching story!!! I just finished bawling my eyes out. Loved this book!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹what a wonderful trio of characters❤️#Missouri #bookmusic-I would pair with Kind and Generous by Natalie Merchant.

Loving this book!! And this vegan quesadilla from #KayasKitchen, Belmar is my jam. Followed by vegan chocolate cannoli from #VeganTreats. It may be cloudy outside, but my heart and tummy are sunny🌻

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“I‘ll love you forever in darkness and sun, I‘ll love you past when my whole sweet life is done.”

This is one of those books that should come with a forewarning that tissues will be needed 😭

This book was simply...wonderful. Arthur is a widower who meets Maddy, an almost 18-year old girl, in the cemetery where he visits his wife's grave. They develop a friendship that surpasses age and their differences. It was heartwarming and sweet, and I can't wait to move on to Night of Miracles by #ElizabethBerg.

Oh, if only we could all have an Arthur Truluv in our lives! This sweet man who continually reminds us of the joys of simpler times and the little gifts in life we are often too busy to notice. Elizabeth Berg brilliantly brings him the perfect pair of misfits: troubled 17-year-old Maddie and his wacky eccentric neighbor Lucille. They all have valuable lessons to teach each other about love, loss, growing older & the true value of friendship.

The latest read for my f2f bookclub. I would give it a 3.5 which could change to 4 after the bookclub's discussion. I wanted just a little more depth. Just a little. It was close to being chick lit. But regardless a good story and I did have a moment of tears at the end.

1. I don‘t have many food pics, but I had saved this meme to send to my daughter.
2. This is the first one that wasn‘t a free ebook.
3. I think 15 if just being in an airport counts. Otherwise 14.
4. Not really.
5. Maybe to Toronto, not sure yet.
#humpdaypost @MinDea

A trusted reading buddy thought this was charming. I couldn't get into it. #2018

Gentle, sweet story to start the new year!

3.5⭐️ A very sweet story about the power of connection and care and what a family truly is.

Sweet, if predictable. If you liked Ove & A.J., you'll like Arthur.

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On to Pachinko! ☺

The female characters in this book seemed real. Unfortunately, Arthur did not. Sentimental schlop. I am all for sentimental but this was out there.

And this one for the library‘s book club!

What a delightful read - my first Elizabeth Berg book in a while. The characters were so endearing, especially Arthur of course, and the story delightful. Unexpected and perfectly-timed friendships are a beautiful thing. 💜

Finished this delightful book this morning. This is a story of an elderly widower, a troubled eighteen-year-old, and a lonely spinster all struggling with life‘s disappointments and finding happiness where they didn‘t expect it. It gave me the warm fuzzies. 😊

This delightful read is about 3 people whose lives intersect because of loss. Arthur is a widow that visits his wife's grave every day to have lunch with her; here he meets Maddy, a teenager who is avoiding school. Although they are an odd pairing, Berg's character creates a beautiful friendship. Lucille is Arthur's neighbour who is incredibly forward but totally endearing. Fresh from a loss of her own, she becomes part of their makeshift family.

I‘m only 50 pages in and this book has me deep.
The feels are real. 😭

I‘m only 50 pages in and this book has me deep.
This is exactly how I feel about London

Well, I finished this book. I haven‘t started and finished a book in one day for awhile.

This one reminded me a bit of A Man Called Ove. Really lovely and heartwarming.