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- This beautiful novel by the beloved author of Open House and Talk Before Sleep tells the story of two young people growing up in Mason, Missouri, and how Arthur Moses, a shy young man, becomes the wise and compassionate person readers loved in The Story of Arthur Truluv.
- About the Author: Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including The Story of Arthur Truluv, Night of Miracles, The Confession Club, Open House (an Oprah's Book Club selection), Talk Before Sleep, and The Year of Pleasures, as well as the short story collection The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted.
- 288 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Women
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This beautiful novel by the beloved author of Open House and Talk Before Sleep tells the story of two young people growing up in Mason, Missouri, and how Arthur Moses, a shy young man, becomes the wise and compassionate person readers loved in The Story of Arthur Truluv. "A poignant tale of love, grief, and the resiliency of the human spirit."--Kirkus ReviewsA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Nola McCollum is the most desirable girl in Arthur Moses's class, and he is thrilled when they become friends. But Arthur wants far more than friendship. Unfortunately, Nola has a crush on the wrong Moses--Arthur's older brother, Frank, who is busy pursuing his own love interest and avoiding the boys' father, a war veteran with a drinking problem and a penchant for starting fights. When a sudden tragedy rocks the family's world, Arthur struggles to come to terms with his grief. In the end, it is nature that helps him to understand how to go beyond loss and create a life of forgiveness and empathy. But what can he do about Nola, who seems confused about what she wants in life and only half aware of the one who loves her most? Full of unforgettable characters and written with Elizabeth Berg's characteristic warmth, humor, and insight into people, Earth's the Right Place for Love is about the power of kindness, character, and family, and how love can grow when you least expect it.
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"Elizabeth Berg is our Great American Storyteller. This wise and winning life/love story takes place in Missouri in the halcyon 1950s, when girls wore saddle shoes and boys bought the girls root beer floats. Shy Arthur Moses (who becomes Arthur Truluv) is in love with beautiful Nola McCollum, even though the popular girl has her cap set elsewhere and often. But Arthur, who takes his cues from the splendor of nature, is a perennial, and remains unwavering in his desire, despite life's pain and unpredictability. If Earth's the Right Place for Love, it is also the right place for humor, wisdom, and transcendence."--Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone "This is a compassionate, witty, and delicate story about the people who find themselves on the sidelines and yet who manage--despite losses of their own--to be true to themselves and find their way. It's a celebration of small communities and the small kindnesses that, bit by bit, change a life."--Rachel Joyce, New York Times bestselling author of Miss Benson's Beetle "Few authors write with more heart, wisdom, and human insight than Elizabeth Berg. Do yourself a favor and dive in."--Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This is a warm, generous, and utterly satisfying novel, and its characters are vibrantly, terrifically human. I read it raptly, rooting for them all from the first pages."--Claire Lombardo, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had "Full of unforgettable characters and written with Elizabeth Berg's characteristic warmth, humor and insight into people, Earth's the Right Place for Love is about the power of kindness, character and family, and how love can grow when you least expect it."--Bookreporter "Berg revisits the protagonist of her 2017 novel The Story of Arthur Truluv with this gentle coming-of-age [story]. . . . The author's fans ought to be satisfied."--Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including The Story of Arthur Truluv, Night of Miracles, The Confession Club, Open House (an Oprah's Book Club selection), Talk Before Sleep, and The Year of Pleasures, as well as the short story collection The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted. Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year. She adapted The Pull of the Moon into a play that enjoyed sold-out performances in Chicago and Indianapolis. Berg's work has been published in thirty-one countries, and three of her novels have been turned into television movies. She is the founder of Writing Matters, a quality reading series dedicated to serving author, audience, and community. She teaches one-day writing workshops and is a popular speaker at venues around the country. Some of her most popular Facebook postings have been collected in Make Someone Happy, Still Happy, and Happy to Be Here. She lives outside of Chicago.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Random House Trade
Format: Paperback
Author: Elizabeth Berg
Language: English
Street Date: March 26, 2024
TCIN: 90593219
UPC: 9780593446805
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-6685
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Akbaird - 2 years ago
Earth's the Right Place for Love is the latest book on Arthur Truluv. It takes you back to when Arthur was a teenager and how he became the man he became in The Story of Arthur Truluv. Even though this book is part of a series, it could be read as stand alone as this my first book by Elizabeth Berg. This story is from Arthur’s point of view, going back to what life was like for him starting at age 16. Arthur lives in a dysfunctional family, since his Father is always on edge and angry, which stemmed from his alcohol problem. Arthur worked odd jobs that his mother arranged for him on the weekends because the family struggled with money. Arthur was introverted, smart, and was naive at times. He felt at 16 that people were supposed to have romantic relationships and happiness could come from these relationships, so he pursued the most popular girl at the school, Nola. His brother Frank was outgoing, popular, and worked at a grocery store, but he was always pushing the limits. Frank ends up having secret romantic relations with his English teacher. Frank was constantly in trouble or butting heads with his father and would often confide in Arthur. Tragedy strikes the family. How will Arthur cope and carry on in life? This book will have you crying, but will also have you laughing out loud at times. Definitely a page turner to find out Arthur’s fate. I loved the character development and characters. It showed the dysfunctional aspects, but also the vulnerability Arthur had and how he navigated his life. The bond Arthur had with his brother and mother is what helped him to understand the world around him and helped him to have successful relationships. This would be a good book for those who are fans of Elizabeth Strout as they have similar writing styles. This would make a good book club pick as this book would lead to many good discussions.