Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1007/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh's Inner Struggle Subtitle: Secrets of Van Gogh, Book 2 Author: Liesbeth Heenk Narrator: Denise Kahn Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Amsterdam Publishers Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians Publisher's Summary: A fascinating look into the life of a tortured genius. Using Van Gogh's letters as a primary source, the author discusses the artist's life, his approach to his work, and his mental illness. The letters vividly show the artist's life was no bed of roses. Whereas Van Gogh perfectly knew what was sellable, he continued to produce what he considered as honest, truthful art, regardless of current taste. He did not expect the art-buying public to understand the rough appearance of his work. Van Gogh acknowledged that being an artist simply involved struggle, but he believed that one would benefit from adversity, both personally and professionally. "No victory without a battle, no battle without suffering." In Van Gogh's case, it seems to have been a never-ending battle against poverty, isolation, and adversity. Given his circumstances - being financially dependent upon his brother Theo, not selling any work, and getting minimal recognition - his achievements are utterly amazing. The Secrets of Van Gogh series: