The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick is a lovely tale about love, loss, and overcoming things from the past to enjoy the present.This tale was so wonderful. Arthur met a number of really interesting and unique characters that helped him along the way in way both large and small. My favorite of the bunch was a man named Mike who lived in an apartment with his dog and played music on the street.Of course, it wasn’t all sunshine and sweetness; Arthur also had run ins with some rather nasty folk… And it broke my heart to see Arthur going through such a hard time and second guessing his life. But, much to my relief, everything ends up working out.I also really loved the focus on family. Learning more about the life that Arthur and his wife, Miriam, shared was so heartwarming. I loved that we got to see things through the stories of their children here and there as well.This is a book that you will want to pick up on a day off. It was simple and honest, but it will totally captivate you.I absolutely adored Arthur and I was so curious about his quest to learn more about each of the charms on the bracelet. I found myself smiling a lot while reading this one!If you enjoy stories with a little sadness, but a whole lot of heart and growth, then I highly recommend this one to you! The main premise behind the movie UP came to mind while I was reading this.