The Secret Life Of Sunflowers
A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law
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4.2 • 612 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
“This book draws all the emotions out of you. I went from tears to snorting with laughter. It was both lighthearted and heart breaking, yet it inspires me to live my best life!” Michele Cox
When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn't her grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law.
Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's paintings. They were all she had, and they weren't worth anything. She was a 28 year old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent's legacy to the world.
The inspiration couldn't come at a better time for Emsley. With her business failing, an unexpected love turning up in her life, and family secrets unraveling, can she find answers in the past?
“This book was so much more than I had expected, and I had high expectations... one of the most beautiful stories I've read in years.” Kaela Stokes
Customer Reviews
The secret life of a sunflower
Nicely written, a bit of a mystery and holds your interest. Enjoy historical fiction and enjoyed reading it
Wow!
This goes down as one of my all time favorite books. I read around 24 a year. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. This is an incredibly well written! The subject matter is powerful. Inspirational. Must read.
Good read
Was a captivating book. Held my attention; and most importantly, it was well written!