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  • Vincent & Theo

  • The Van Gogh Brothers
  • By: Deborah Heiligman
  • Narrated by: Phil Fox
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (496 ratings)

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Vincent & Theo

By: Deborah Heiligman
Narrated by: Phil Fox
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Publisher's summary

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

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My favorite audio book so far on Audible

I am new to audible and bought a few titles to listen on my daily commute. I am an artist and love the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. When I saw this title I was intrigued and purchases it. I have listen to this audio book twice now. I would say the story is fascinating and you get a better understanding of the bond that Vincent and Theo had. Also the narrator, I love the narration of this audio book. This dude deserves a raise! I love Phil's narration of the book and he was able to make the book that much more compelling.

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Beautiful Story

Wonderful book! A deep dive into the life of the Van Gogh brothers that is both sad and heart warming. Highly recommend.

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Rich Detail, Incredibly Informative

This maps out the course of both Vincent and Theo lives really well. When I was done listing, I felt as if I was a close friend to both brothers.

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Vincent and Theo is a detailed and emotional story

Vincent and Theo is a detailed story that recount the life of Vincent and Theo, and I believe this story should be recommended to people who like stories with history, tragedy, and emotion. I read this story because it was on my summer reading list, but I would read this story even if I was not mandatory because it paints a detailed account of a very interesting person, and also manages to show the importance of others in a person’s life, rather than only talking about Vincent.

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A beautiful tale of two brothers

Heartbreakingly beautiful! I have a profound appreciation for their relationship and strong bond, This story was told in a captivating way, and the narration was expressive! Highly recommend!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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