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Lust for Life

By: Irving Stone
Narrated by: Steve West
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Lust For Life is Irving Stone's biographical novel about the life of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.

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“A story of excruciating power.”—The New York Times

"Whoever reads Lust for Life will gain all the important facts concerning the life of the painter... a poetic and touching portrayal."—Christian Science Monitor

“Extraordinary! A moving story retold with sensitiveness and insight.”—Forum

“Thorough, sympathetic, skillful.”—Saturday Review of Literature
Vivid Descriptions • Biographical Accuracy • Excellent Narration • Captivating Storyline • Artistic Insights

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I wanted to know more about Vincent Van Gogh after visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in June 2024. Instead of a book stating dry facts, I searched for an author that could blend his life with a bit of storytelling. I knew this approach would keep my attention. This was exactly what I found and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Irving Stone’s Lust for Life took letters to Theo, Vincent’s brother, and incorporated as much of the true struggles Vincent faced throughout his life into his book. I can now look at Vincent’s paintings and truly understand how and why those paintings were created.

Great story telling of Van Gogh

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The saddest and most beautiful thing I've ever read.
rest in peace, Vincent and Theo

incredible

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Not like we learn in history. We only hear the pretty parts. He led a life of inspiration, trying to put it to the best use for life. Not all may like his art, but this book made me love it all. To understand why he painted the way he did.
Only thing for me- English accent of the narrator. And only because I am American. But I got used to it after awhile.

Wow Van Gogh

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A remarkable work by a remarkable author, this is definitely one of his most well known protagonists to date yet and a very controversional one. He managed to write the character in a very understanding and deep voice. This is definitely now one of my favorite books ever! Loved listening to this whole browsing Vincent's gallery and discovering bits of the paintings I hadn't before.

Empathetic and very well researched

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I’ve read the book and it was so good I got this and loved every second.

Best book

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