*Award-winner (many awards)
Ms. Heiligman based this biography off of letters exchanged between the brothers (primary sources) and also secondary sources. Very-well researched and well executed. Her exquiste prose captivates the reader and thrusts them into Vincent's and Theo's worlds.
Although Vincent's and Theo's tumultuous lives has sadden me (I almost did not finish the book), I have concluded that knowing their stories gives me greater appreciation for Vincent's work and also for brotherly devotion. Ms. Heiligman reveals Theo's little known story . . .without him or his wife, Jo, Vincent van Gogh may not have been famous.
*Categorized as "young adult".
Warning/points to discuss: mental illness/depression, suicide, numerous times the men visit prostitutes (no graphic details are given), STD's, alcohol abuse, Both Vincent and Theo leave their faith, Theo contracts syphilis and eventually dies from it.
-Borrowed from the library.
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