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A married man of 40 years who felt he just could not go on without his wife. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since miriam, his wife of 40 years, died a year ago, 69yearold arthur pepper stopped living. This is a lovely book and very well written with gentle humour and charm. Jul 15, 2016 the curious charms of arthur pepper is a wonderfully charming story with an equally charming and endearing protagonist. Apr 07, 2016 the curious charms of arthur pepper ebook written by phaedra patrick. The curious charms of arthur pepper is a feel good story. The curious charms of arthur pepper explores what it is like to let go of the past and what it means to love someone. Any user with an extensive history of spoiling books will be banned. I would recommend it to those who enjoy this genre and like tales with quirky characters. What follows is a surprising and unforgettable odyssey that takes. Eccentric, charming, and wisethe curious charms is not just for those who are mourning over love or the past. The curious charms of arthur pepper is a wonderful book full of the ethos of a generation coming to a head as our population here in the us changes.
Yes, i know the book is about an aging man in great britain, who has lost his wife, indeed his soulmate. But now he said that to himself, it sounded like a bogstandard obituary. Would you call the curious charms of arthur pepper an adventure tale. Phaedra patrick is the author of rise and shine, benedict stone and the curious charms of arthur pepper, which has been published in over twenty countries around the world.
The writing is breezy, and arthurs escapades are, well, charming, at least some of the time. As per the curious charms of arthur pepper, its warmhearted, poignant and funny. The mysterious charms of arthur pepper is a fast read, and the characters in the story move through grief and the process of beginning life again. Arthur makes plans to visit australia at christmas to see his son, dan, and lucy will go with him. The curious charms of arthur pepper by phaedra patrick the. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweatervest, waters his fern, frederica, and heads out to his garden.
The curious charms of arthur pepper is such a delightful book and was an absolute joy to read, phaedra patrick has created a story that draws the reader in from the first page and evokes feel good emotions from the start. Dec 30, 2019 i guess in some ways i can identify with arthur pepper being a widow myself, how he is comfy in his own home and routine. Patrick mentions that the books film rights have been optioned in the u. Phaedra patrick author of the curious charms of arthur. Buy the curious charms of arthur pepper by patrick, phaedra isbn. Book club questions the curious charms of arthur pepper if youre part of a reading group here are some questions about the curious charms of arthur pepper. It contains all of the elements of a cozy and absorbing read. Miriam, his wife of forty years has died due to an unexpected illness and arthur retreats into a state of passive indifference to everything and everyone. I wont just be recommending this book to everyone i know, ill be buying them copies. Books similar to the curious charms of arthur pepper goodreads.
Slowly trudging through what remained of his life, distancing himself from family and friends. The curious charms of arthur pepper by phaedra patrick. But first, arthur journeys to india, where it seems it all began, to meet the boy miriam once looked after. Find books like the curious charms of arthur pepper from the worlds largest community of readers. See all details for the curious charms of arthur pepper fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. Goodreads members who liked the curious charms of arth. Of course theres a few dark bits but the general tone keeps you on your feet and fills you with joy for arthur. Books phaedra patrick usa today bestselling author.
The second is more introspective as he develops into a wiser, more compassionate man. The satisfaction in reading the curious charms of arthur pepper comes at two levels. I like arthur pepper and i think when you like the main character you will like the book. The curious charms of arthur pepper by phaedra patrick goodreads. The curious charms of arthur pepper sixtynineyearold arthur pepper gets out of bed at precisely 7. The curious charms of arthur pepper ebook by phaedra. Booktopia has the curious charms of arthur pepper by phaedra patrick. I first chose this book because i enjoy books like the unlikely pilgrimage of harold fry.
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