The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Book description
'A charming, unforgettable story.' Harper's Bazaar
40 years of marriage.
8 golden charms.
One man's journey of discovery.
Having been married for over 40 years, 69-year-old Arthur Pepper is mourning the loss of his wife. On the anniversary of her death, he finally musters the courage to go through her…
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We read The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper in the book group I attend and I’m so glad we did.
Like A Man Called Ove, Arthur Pepper has recently been widowed and is struggling to cope but Arthur’s story is completely different to Ove’s. And, again, this book is uplifting rather than depressing. After finding a charm bracelet amongst his wife’s possessions, Arthur sets out on a colourful quest to discover his wife’s past.
Arthur’s story made me realise that it’s the here and now that’s important, not what’s gone before or might be to come. We have to…
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