Vincent & Theo

The Van Gogh Brothers

De: Deborah Heiligman

Narrado por: Phil Fox

Printz Honor Book, 2018

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh defined both brothers' lives. As a confidant, champion, sympathizer, and friend, Theo financially and emotionally supported his older brother as the artistic but troubled Vincent struggled to find his path in life as both a painter and a man. Throughout that struggle, the brothers shared everything - swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a meticulously researched tale of those two intertwined lives and the extraordinary love that fueled them.

©2017 Deborah Heiligman (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Heart warning

Well summary of a legendary painter and his brother. Very touching letters and narrate. It is enjoyable

Touching and Bittersweet

Filled with so many interesting facts about the lives of the Van Gogh brothers, Vincent’s path as an artist, and with the story of their amazing love for each other. I was in tears at the end of such a touching and bittersweet story.

Beautiful story

When I finished listening I wanted to just sit with my thoughts and very full heart. I had no idea what an incredible human being Vincent was. The book is beautifully narrated, the scenes and emotions still with me. A remarkable loving relationship between two brothers. I will hold this close to my heart always.

Beautifully Written

A beautiful portrait of the spiritual, loving bond between Vincent and Theo van Gogh.
Also has deep insight on Vincents' emotions as his art evolved. Open minded and insightful.
I learned some new things about Theo and others in Vincents' family. I'm an artist who admires the work of Vincent van Gogh, and I really enjoyed this book about Theos' relationship with his death brother. Well done!







Vincents' life!

Loved this

I loved this book and while it was a great listen and very informative its left me hyped up and desperate to learn more about the Van Gogh family and the time period of the first impressionists. Very great book

Fascinating true story

Great historical book about Vincent and Theo. Amazing and very entertaining and describes in detail their struggles with mental illness. Yet they persevered through many challenges.

One of the best books on Audible!

I have listened to many, many books over the last few years. This one is definitely in my top three. The story is so engaging and touching and well told. The narrator does an excellent job. I highly recommend this book.

The power of 2 brothers’ love is told here

Amazing approach to an artist’s biography that brings to life not only the artist but also the private and personal relationships that permitted his talent to come roaring forth to the world. I was moved. I was awed. I wish that kind of love for all of mankind

Well Read!

Incredibly informative based on actual letters from the Brothers. Felt as if I we’re watching/listening to a Play. Very well done.

Long, worth the time

This isn’t the story you heard in middle school art class. Vincent did experience recognition during his lifetime and worked alongside contemporary artists whose names are distinguished themselves.

That said I won’t lie, it’s a long schlogg to get through the whole book. It’s also a beautiful story of brotherhood and how far the commitment to one’s family can be pushed, The author did a good job weaving the letters and other research together to give context and a fuller picture of their relationship and their lives at the time.

I recommend it IF you’re patient and intrigued by Vincent’s story or sociology or similar.