Name: Vincent and Theo
ISBN: 9780805093391

Deborah Heiligman

"The true story of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh"--

The Van Gogh Brothers

Vincent and Theo

Kim Tyo-Dickerson

Outstanding YA joint biography of the Van Gogh brothers and their lifelong devotion to each other that does not shirk the details that bring Theo's syphilis and Vincent's descent into mental illness into sharp, deeply tragic relief.

Nadine 

Inside look at a close sibling relationship that survived so many difficulties. Besides the biographical interest a valuable glimpse at an enduring caring when at this time one hears so much on people giving up on each other

Annalee Harris

Riveting, intense, captivating ... Deborah Heiligman references almost 700 letters to bring us the true, raw story of Vincent and Theo van Gogh, two brothers who were bonded deeply, forever, to one another. Spanning their entire lives, Heiligman weaves together the stories and perspectives of family, friends, and colleagues to tell the story of the two Van Goghs.

Heiligman not only beautifully captivates the unconditional love between these bothers, but uses artistic liberty to compare their relationship to Vincent's work; Vincent was heavily influenced by Impressionists and nature, but nothing would compare to the inspiration his younger brother posed. She also dispels myths, sets stories straight, offers new insights, and recounts untold events to tell paint a more accurate portrait. The end result is a work of art that is heartbreaking and wonderful.

Khloe Grotting

Abby N. Lewis

I am very glad Heiligman dedicated so much time to researching Vincent and Theo's wonderful relationship and then shared that knowledge with us in such an accessible book.

I hope she turns to overlooked women in history for ideas for her next book(s), as we would all benefit exponentially to have books of this caliber focused on women.

Vincent and Theo The Van Gogh Brothers

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