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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

The Van Gogh Brothers

by Deborah Heiligman

464 pages · 2019

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About the book

From the author of National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friend—Theo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a tale of two lives intertwined and the extraordinary love of the Van Gogh brothers.

Praise for Vincent and Theo:

Printz Honor Book YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner SCBWI Golden Kite Winner Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards Winner, Nonfiction Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner

"A remarkably insightful, profoundly moving story of fraternal interdependence and unconditional love." —Kirkus, starred review

"A breathtaking achievement that will leave teens eager to learn more." —School Library Journal, starred review

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