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By: Marta Molnar (Author)
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Price: $14.99
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By: Marta Molnar (Author)
“This book draws all the emotions out of you. I…
L. Wiegele –
Very interesting historical read
This book hooked me with the Van Gogh angle. I really have never appreciated that artists aren’t INSTANTLY famous or appreciated. Without his brother’s wife, Vincent van Gogh’s work may have been destroyed. Jo Bonger is the true hero of this story, fighting tirelessly to get Vincent’s work out to the public. It just blew my mind to know that Dr Reys portrait was used to patch a chicken coop! Maybe there other masterpieces out there patching something together. This book did light my imagination and I enjoyed all the character stories both past and present. Great book. I’m glad I read it.
H. Miller –
Easy read and learned something about Van Gogh
They made this a quick interesting read with a little romance thrown in. What is not to like? I may buy a Van Gogh print form my beach house. I have a new appreciation.
Alina –
Heartwarming
Exquisite book that warms your heart, makes you cry and laugh as you appreciate Van Gogh ‘s tragic life, as well as you will admire Jo’s, his sister in law’s brave and loving determination to make him famous. I loved every page.
JGeorge –
simple but powerful
Liked the juxtaposition of voicesGot lost a but was committed to the charactersA good, simple read that held my attention
Kindle Customer –
Inspiring story
What an amazing woman! Johanne had a strength. I wish I could have. The way she loved not only her husband, but her brother-in-law showed the true meaning of family, especially as a woman, in a time when women were second class citizens in her country, standing firm and fighting for what she she wanted.I love the present day story of Elmsly as well. I love how she worked hard to achieve her success in a world dominated by men. And the men that surrounded her, for the most part, had admiration for her.How I wish Violet had been a real artist! I kept wanting to go online and look up her work. That is what I did with many of the other artists mentioned in this dtory and Girl Braiding Her hair. I am a self taught artist, trying to improve my art and immersing myself in art, and online painting tutorials, and learning, learning learning about every artist I read about. The women artists are especially inspiring.I am so glad I found this book! (And I like the author’s first name as well.)
Beverley Kennedy –
Both the women in this story showed so much courage, tenacity and resilience, reminding us of the importance of love, relationships and meaningful pursuits. I didn’t want the book to end.
baj –
The pace is fast. The twin story lines fully engaging and fun to read. This author has some ‘chops’, is spikey and can be fun, but to be taken seriously as an author of historical fiction, she needs a good editor/publishing house assistance, in my view. I hope she gets picked up by a publisher. Or that she moves on to the movie or TV series worlds where her style could soar.
Maureen Grove –
This book is an inspiring tale of two women separated by several generations and continents, living through tough times.The links to the historical facts about Vincent and Theo van Gogh are fascinating and the way the author moves effortlessly into the present day story left me zipping through the chapters to get from one era to the next.
Monte –
An interesting story which held me all the way through. Well worth a read. The facts woven into the novel made it for me.