I really enjoyed this book. Definitely would read again. Thank you for the opportunity to read this special book and giving me a great time while reading it.

This is a lovely memoir of a deep friendship between Lucille, a centenarian, and Judy, the author. I could feel the joy they had in each other's company and the genuine delight in their Friday lunches and other excursions. Lucille's charm and zest for life made me smile and the stories of their unique bond were heartwarming.

I was my father's caregiver for 3 years after he had a massive stroke following a procedure to insert a deep brain stimulator to help with Parkinson's disease. There was so much in this story that brought back memories of our wonderful adventures together. He taught me so much and was my buddy till the very end of his life on earth. It was truly a blessing to be able to celebrate his final years and honor him and the way he always cared for me.

I believe that there are moments in this story that will touch everyone's heart and quite possibly take you on your own emotional journey alongside of theirs. I hope that this book inspires everyone to be kind to their elders and appreciate life. Hopefully someday we will be elders and possibly centenarians too.

I don't know about you but there are some days (like today!) when I need to read something that I know will lift me up and put a smile on my face. Love, Life & Lucille by Judy Gaman is exactly that book.

This biography/memoir tells the delightful story of the friendship between the author, a busy workaholic who's juggling family, work and life in general, and Lucille, a centenarian she interviews for a book she's writing on aging gracefully. The two immediately click and their bond changes both of their lives in ways they never could have imagined.

Judy and Lucille have some wonderful adventures, share heartwarming moments and have some serious laughs. I found myself learning along with Judy as I read Lucilles stories and wisdom and this book left me hopeful at a time when it can be hard to be positive. Don't get me wrong - I shed some tears along the way too - but you can't help but feel joy at Lucille's love for life. We should all be lucky enough to find the person who is a Lucille to our Judy and I'm grateful to the author for sharing her with us.

Thank you to NetGalley, She Writes Press and the author for the gifted copy to review.

Such a touching, sweet read. Really enjoyed this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Linda's Book Obsession Reviews "Love, Life and Lucille" by @Judy Gaman, She Writes Press, April 14, 2020, for Suzy Approved Book Tours

Judy Gaman, author of "Love, Life, and Lucille" has written a memorable, delightful, entertaining biography and memoir that tug at your heartstrings. Judy is a workaholic, and has a wonderful second marriage with a family similar to "The Brady Bunch", Yours, Mine, and Ours".  Judy is the head of a business aspect of medical practice, has a radio program and writes,

 This book is a dedication of love to a special friend, that was a centenarian, Lucille. Lucille was a vibrant, colorful, cheerful, and dramatic influence on many people, especially Judy. Judy learned many lessons in dealing with life from her senior friend. There was no age discrimination, and for a few years, there were some wonderful memories that were made.

 In this book, Judy mentions the ups and downs of life, good and bad, and good health and illness.  Together, no matter what setbacks, the two set out to live life. They shared their outings in restaurants and on television, and radio. I love when the author vividly describes the food, waffles with ice-cream, or blue-berries and whipped cream. 

I would highly recommend this intriguing and thought-provoking novel for readers to enjoy.

Wonderful read loved meeting Lucille a hundred year old women.The authors friendship with her the fun the conversations the wisdom a pleasure to read.#netgalley#shewritespress

I had a good time reading about the friendship that developed between Judy, a radio host of a show about longevity and Lucille's, a woman who is over the age of 100. Lucille seemed like a fascinating person who was full of live and wisdom. And I liked reading about how Judy and Lucille's friendship went from friendship to being more like family. The one thing that I didn't enjoy about the book was that the author seemed very quick to judge others. She got better about not being so quick to judge others by the end of the book, but there wasn't as much growth in that area as I had hoped.

Sweet and endearing. I enjoyed the storyline and of course, Lucille who I would love to have lunch with! I enjoy reading books like this about unexpected friendships, especially with a 100 year old woman. We could all learn something! Thank you Net Galley and PR by the Book for giving me the opportunity to read this inspirational book.