My reviews are posted to Amazon.com and Goodreads.com under my name Judy Christiana.
I was given an advance reader copy from Netgalley.com to read for an honest review. I want to thank the publisher, Random House LLC and NetGalley for giving me this wonderful gift.
I was drawn to the story from the synopsis I read while searching through the books available to request. 1. I have always loved “old people”. I believe they should be cherished as the treasures they are. 2. I have had enormous loss of close loved ones and I believe in a presents of them in my life even though they are not here anymore. 3. I believe your family are the people that care about you in your life, not the ones that have a blood tie to you. 4. I find peace in cemeteries. I immediately thought of my grandfather visiting my grandmother’s grave site with a birthday cake for her.
So, I came to the story with high expectations. I wanted it to be a story to warm my heart and soul and maybe heal me a little bit too. I can say that it did all that and more. I feel like I added four more people (and a cat) to my family, or at least wish I could add them to my family.
The synopsis is readily available, so I don’t usually add that to my review. I write about how I felt about the writing of the story and the impact it had on me.
This story was like a warm cozy blanket to wrap in on a cold day. That feeling of security and love. Although each character has pain in their lives when we meet them and it does not go away completely, they find each other and are open to change the course of their lives. It shows that if you are hurting, “to look for helpers”. There are people out in the world that will embrace and support you to carry on. Second chances can be wonderful.
This was the first book I read by Elizabeth Berg. I loved her writing style. I loved so many specific lines she wrote. I loved the images she made in my mind, which continue to be popping up now for days. I loved the world she created with this book. I was so engrossed reading, anxious to know the entire story of Arthur Truluv and I was sad to leave this world when I finished the book.
I want to count Arthur, Nola, Lucille, Maddy and Gordon as part of my family now.

Well, Elizabeth Berg, you"re back with a hit! Arthur (Truluv) Moses and his great story in the winter of his life brings the Spring into mine! Wonderful, enchanting characters that lift from the page and move into your heart. Even boisterous Lucille, slightly loud, a mean baker, and energy for three people. Maddy, lovely, young and lonely, she lost her Mom two weeks after she was born, and her father doesn't quite know how to raise a girl, let alone a young woman. And finally Arthur, lost his lovely Nola just six months ago, but he still has lunch with her every single day. He takes the bus to the cemetery with his fold-up chair, his brown-bag lunch, and spends a delighted hour at Nola's grave-site. And he's happy to do it; it's the highlight of his day. Now, the story for you dear reader, is to discover how these three people meet, what really brings them together, and no, not the obvious (loneliness), well a tad, but way more than that.
They become entwined with each other in fun and very caring ways. I can't tell you more because I'll give it all away! I definitely recommend this book.

I love Elizabeth Berg! This is the first time I read her book and I can't wait to read more. The Story of Arthur Truluv is beautifully written and moving. I highly recommend reading it, perfect to read before bedtime. I was drawn in from page one and couldn't put it down.

Thank you to Net Galley, Elizabeth Berg, and Random House Publishing for an ARC of this title

This seemingly "simple" tale is anything but. Three people, of varying ages, who have lost everyone, find each other. Their lives intertwine through circumstances. This sweet tale, though perhaps a tad unbelievable, is definitely uplifting and hopeful.
Does it push the bounds of reality? Sure, but who cares? sometimes we need a good fairy tale to remind us how to be human again.

I found this book trying to be too much like Ove. Although the writing was very well done, I felt it could have used more character development. I wanted more Maddy and her father, I wanted more Arthur and Nora, I wanted more Maddy and Arthur!

I have long been a fan of Elizabeth Berg's work, and she always surpasses herself. The Story of Arthur Truluv was more than I expected, and I loved every word. Thank you!

Thank you to Net Galley and Random House Publishing for an ARC of this title. All opinions are my own. I have long loved books by Elizabeth Berg. This title initially had me scratching my head, but once you find out how that came to be, that is out of the way. Family isn't just blood, and I believe we can all learn from each other on this journey...during bad and good times. This book is about that, it's about aging, growing up, making the best when life isn't so good to you. Read this book...the characters will stay with you for a long, long time. One of my favorites of the year so far.

I read about 10% and then gave up. The writing was so bland.

Classic Elizabeth Berg novel, bringing together lonely characters who help and support each other.