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The love these brothers shared is incredible... Theo supported Vincent's painting through ups and downs and only wanted to see Vincent well and happy. Theo's wife, Johanna, is solely responsible for being sure Vincent got the recognition he deserved after Theo passed on. A beautiful, lyrical story that breathes color into Vincent van Gogh's tumultuous, colorful life and the brother who stood by him.

I'm learning so much about the artist I assumed was just a crazy person. Apparently, there's a theory that Paul Gaugin, who lived with Van Gogh and had a tumultuous relationship with, cut off Van Gogh's ear after an argument! 😳

I'm really loving this gorgeously written, beautifully narrated account of the Van Gogh brothers! 💜

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A biography of two close brothers, organized into fourteen galleries, each with several short chapters. Many reviewers complain of the present-tense narrative, and it‘s indeed odd, but I thought it worked well considering much was derived from letters between them. Moving, and at times, tragic, this is a must-read for fans of the brilliant post-impressionist. One day, I‘ll see The Starry Night! 🤩 #coverlove

OMG, this was written in the present tense. It was so bizarre. But it was a good way to dip my toe into the relationship between the Van Gogh brothers‘ relationship before reading their letters.

Book 11 in #15books15weeks. Getting closer even if the goal date is long gone!

Had a hard time reading the novel (not a fan of the writing style) but was able to listen to the audiobook. Terrific story! YA for all ages.

Yesterday a booklet of 12 Vincent Van Gogh bookmarks arrived. Knowing how much I love his art, a friend bought them for me as a gift. I was so surprised when I opened the package!

I love getting packages, in general. Why is that so much fun? But it‘s especially nice when the contents are completely unexpected! What is the last exciting surprise gift that you received?

This 🎧 📖 did not hold my attention as well as I had hoped. It felt narrowly limited in scope, to the letters between the two brothers, and felt repetitious after a while. I had hoped for more on Van Gogh‘s art, but probably should have paid more attention to the title. 😝

#bookspinbonanza and I may finish up one more tomorrow!

I‘ve never seen this early painting of Van Gogh‘s. It‘s fascinating to learn of the importance of the windmill in Vincent and Theo‘s relationship as a place they walked together in their teen years, and the context and descriptions surrounding this particular painting. It is thought that the two men in the painting are Vincent and Theo.

🤣🤣🤣 Van Gogh was likely the cause of many headaches and groans from his family.

Well, I WAS #audiocoloring. 😼 🎧 📖

#catsofitsy #hellokitty

Finished my #OwlCrate puzzle that came in April‘s box! Can you guess who it is?

Listened 🎧 to the first two parts of the tagged #audiobook while puzzling. #bookspinbonanza #audiopuzzling

? So many things! ? Maya‘s bat mitzvah, school musical, two vacations cancelled, her overnight school trip, and last night we received the official word that her 2 week sleep-away summer camp is cancelled.

? Starting thé tagged ? on audio

? My Peloton bike rides. And right now I am laying in a hammock reading!

#thoughtfulThursday

The Starry Night (1889) is definitely the most famous work of Vincent Van Gogh; A masterpiece, most #iconic & long been the center of artistic & scientific debate. Art lovers say that the whirls of light & colour mirror the artist's tortured mind. The tagged book depicts the friendship of the two brothers, from their childhood in Netherlands to Paris, as Theo supports his brother as Vincent battles the demons of mental illness.
#MOvember

My fave #bookstore in Knoxville, Tennessee and this heartening quote on their chalkboard "So often, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me and reminded me that there are good things in the world." --#Vincent VanGogh #LetsTravelAugust @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Which one should I listen to next? I have :Vincent and Theo (tagged), The Name of the Star, and Yaqui Delgado wants to Kick Your A$$. Anyone have any input on which ones are better? I am looking forward to Vincent and Theo because Vincent is a fantastic artist and I think it would be a lovely story to listen to!

I finished listening to this while weed-eating under fence and taking an evening walk. I like Van Gogh‘s art, but I knew very little about his life. This book was incredibly interesting to me, but also sadder and heavier than I expected. There is a decent amount of discussion of prostitutes, syphilis, mental illness, and suicide. The story of the brothers‘ relationship was fascinating and wonderful.

#AudiobookSync #nonfiction #audiobook

Yesterday I finished up my listen of Sourdough as a #reread for #LitsyBookClub and enjoyed this slightly crazy but fun story just as much as the first time.

Then I started listening to Vincent & Theo, an #audiobook I‘ve been looking forward to from #AudiobookSync this summer.

I listened while cleaning out tractors and checking what fields and roads look like as the flood water continues to recede. #BooksontheFarm

“Vincent argues not only with Theo, and with himself, but also with friends and the people he admires.”

This book not only tells the story of these two incredible souls but it includes 658 letters that Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime.

This biography is about the deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh that shapes both of their lives. Theo supports Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared a love for so many things in life. This story weaves a tale of two lives intertwined by love and ambition.

Informative and factual; some parts are dry but it‘s a good mix of prose and quotations.

Oh my gosh! @That-Bookish-Hiker thank you so much for the book for my birthday! This is such a kind and thoughtful gift. I‘m beyond words, you are too kind! When I got yesterday‘s mail today (was delivered late and didn‘t check till this morning), I was surprised to find I had a package from Amazon waiting for me when I knew I didn‘t order anything. Thank you for the wonderful birthday gift! #litsypenpals #bookmail

#FriYayIntro @howjessreads
1. Teleport.. I‘m always down for cheap travel and I don‘t care enough to know what ppl are thinking. 😂
2. Tagged! Im a huge Van Gogh fan so it was a great book.
3. Not really.. I need to eat healthier.. starting tomorrow.. 😬😬 jk. I‘m working on it.
4. I always have The Office going.
5. On it! 💙💙

Deborah Heiligman is a genius at painting pictures with words and the portraits she creates of Vincent and Theo Van Gogh are truly magnificent. No Van Gogh fan should go without reading this extraordinary piece of work.

I didn't finish the book before we got to the museum but I did read enough to enrich the experience...so fascinating. 🌻

Headed to the Van Gogh museum next week so I thought this would be a good read beforehand. 🤓

Some lives are painful to listen to. These two suffered from heartbreak, mental illness, and dashed dreams. How they remained so optimistic based on one vow to each other is inspiring.

A moving biography focused on the deep love between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo. Vincent—driven, mercurial, artistic—struggled with mental illness all his life. Though not an artist himself, Theo was instrumental in nurturing his brother‘s creative fire—supporting him financially, challenging him to refine his style, and including Vincent‘s paintings in gallery exhibitions.

Vincent Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists. It was interesting to find out more about his life and how he grew up. I did not finish this one because non-fiction is not really my cup of tea, but I got farther than I expected.

“Although Theo knows he can‘t blame his bad health on his brother, to get better he needs a break from Vincent‘s gusts, his squalls, his constant talking and lecturing.”

Reminds me of someone I know. 😂

YA bio. Interesting!

From the Author‘s Note: “. . . when we look at a work of art, we look at it from where we stand-who we are, where we‘ve been, how we feel. A work of art is an open question, a question that invites you in.”

“A life lived is also an open question. When we look at a person-alive or dead-we do so from our own perspective. We bring our own particularity to art and also to biography.”

LOVE THIS ♥️♥️

Vincent and Theo Van Gogh had such a complicated, yet ultimately loving relationship. They depended on each other for everything as they struggled with so much, including mental illness on and off for years. I learned so much from this extensively researched biography and I really enjoyed the writing style too. Lots of tragedy with glimmers of optimism, because ART. And SUNFLOWERS🌻 #YA

I‘m at a YMCA retreat with students and it‘s SNOWING ❄️🌨☃️ It‘s April!!😱😡

Of course I brought a book with me, for those just in case moments (who am I kidding?😜)

Students are having fun and learning to work together so that‘s the most important thing!! #teacherlife #HopeToBeCurrentlyReadingSoon

This deserves every last shiny sticker it received.

There are only 50 pages left, and that is emphatically NOT ENOUGH PAGES.

Excellence in Teen Nonfiction.

I have heard nothing but great things for The 57 Bus. I have it checked out right now and will have to move it up on my TBR because now there is no way I will be able to renew it.

#SundayMorningCoffeeMug rainy this morning and just the right mood for watching “Loving Vincent” the frame by frame hand painted film about the life of Vincent Van Gogh - it is as if his paintings have come to life. I saw a lecture last year by one of the hundreds of oil painters employed to do the frame by frame painting- amazing achievement. So glad the film is finally available to me on itunes. happy Sunday Morning Littens!

I had literally just had a talk with myself about how good I was not to have bought any books in a while when I got the Scratch & Dent sale email from BookOutlet. And this happened 😳🙈

Wow!!!!!!! I don‘t listen to many audiobooks but this one really stood out to me. The story was beautiful and I really connected with both of the brothers on a personal level with some of the struggles they went through. Loved it!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!!!!💙💛 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5

I heard about this on one of the #NYPL podcasts!

I'd been thinking about Van Gogh a lot after re-watching the Van Gogh Doctor Who episode. I was so thrilled that we had it at work(the library)!

I haven't read much YA nonfiction. It will be fun.

I'm having a hard time pausing this audiobook, I'm reeeally enjoying it. It condenses the massive amount of correspondences between Vincent and his brother into a beautiful narrative.

I'm really getting a kick out of how much Vincent loves to read, especially Charles Dickens. It's funny how I don't always place certain people in similar time periods, but Dickens was alive when Van Gogh was young!

#vangogh #charlesdickens #art #reading

Starting my next audiobook. After seeing Loving Vincent in the theater I've really got the Van Gogh itch again. I also borrowed Lust for Life from the library too so hopefully I'll get to read that soon.

Also hope it gets me painting again, because I am in an art slump!

#vincentvangogh #biography #brothers #art

Diving into this well reviewed ya nonfiction about Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo.

Starting this excellent YA nonfiction on the last day of our librarian vacation.

I picked this book up from the library last Friday. I finished it in a week because I couldn't put it down. Not only has the author done extensive research into Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo, but she has managed to weave a piece of nonfiction that is both engrossing and moving. I was moved myself. It's a must read for fans of Vincent Van Gogh and art as well as for those who love stories about family.

Braided brotherhood, the importance of family, and the crucial responsibility to take care of each other without measure is exemplified in this intriguing novel. Oh yeah, and there's some art in there too. 😉