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  • Michelangelo at Midlife

  • Chasing the Tomb of Julius II
  • By: Gene Openshaw
  • Narrated by: Gene Openshaw
  • Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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Michelangelo at Midlife

By: Gene Openshaw
Narrated by: Gene Openshaw
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Publisher's summary

A traveler’s quest for Michelangelo’s most troubled work of art—the notorious Tomb of Julius II.

His artistic ambitions crumbling as fast as his marriage, Sam careens through Europe seeking inspiration in the great Michelangelo who, for all his success, struggled to complete what was to be his magnum opus. Sam teams up with an intriguing Italian woman who opens his eyes to the deeper meaning of the Tomb: how Michelangelo’s grand ambitions got continually derailed. The result? A profound “midlife crisis.”

Incredibly, Michelangelo at Midlife is the only non-academic book about the Tomb. Sam travels from Florence, where Michelangelo began the project, to Carrara where he quarried the marble and envisioned a colossal 50-foot pyramid studded with David­-sized statues. From Paris to Venice, the Sistine to Amsterdam, Sam chases the tangled 40-year tale of the Tomb.

The enigmatic Tomb takes on new life thanks to full-color illustrations in the bonus PDF that comes with this audiobook. The author, Gene Openshaw, has also written numerous best-selling books and PBS TV shows with travel guru Rick Steves.

Michelangelo at Midlife culminates in Rome, where the parallel stories converge. Can Michelangelo—and Sam—navigate the choppy waters of middle age and realize their youthful dreams?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Gene Openshaw (P)2023 Gene Openshaw
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"This is an entertaining treat, especially for art lovers and wanderlust-afflicted travelers looking for a breezy read. (Kirkus Reviews)

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