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Leaving Van Gogh
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Start date
April 22, 2011
Finish date
May 18, 2011
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Belinda

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Rachel
May 12, 2011 rated it really liked it
Vincent Van Gogh, tortured, brilliant, compassionate.
A misunderstood boy, a patient in a madhouse, a man with creativity before his time.
He just wanted to be remembered.

Vincent's last months told by Dr. Paul Gauchet, his friend and doctor. I was transported back to France in late 1800's. I could see the village, smell the paint and feel the pain of the artist and the doctor.

Beautifully written.




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Belinda
May 14, 2011 rated it really liked it
How can one love something so heartbreaking? I really loved the authors command of words to make me feel as though I truly understood what vincent's 'madness' and creative brilliance must've felt like to him. I feel as though I can begin to understand his art and maybe his person. I did love it. ...more
Crystalline
Jan 24, 2012 rated it really liked it
I loved this one!!!
Dorothy
May 07, 2011 rated it it was ok