Review: The Story of Arthur Truluv

The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Story of Arthur Truluv is a heartfelt book. Nowadays our seniors often have given hope to be useful although they have so much to give. This story is about Arthur, a widow, who visits his wife's grave every day at noon to have lunch with her. While in the cemetery, he befriends Maddy, a teenager who has never felt like the rest of her peers. Raised by an emotionally absent father, Maddy finds herself in a situation where she makes the decision to leave home and turns to Arthur for help. Their relationship blooms into something very special as Maddy gives Arthur a purpose and Arthur provides the emotional support Maddy so craves. The story is beautifully written and might bring a few tears to your eyes.

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