Searching for Van Gogh - Donald Lystra

nSet in Michigan during the tumultuous closing weeks of 1963, Searching for Van Gogh is a heart-wrenching story of two young souls bravely navigating life's challenges.n n nn nA young woman is inspired by a cinematic heroine to find meaning in a world that has cast her aside.n n nn nA teenage math and science prodigy turns to art as he struggles with the pain of losing his beloved elder brother.n n nn nTheir unlikely friendship is a beacon of hope, reminding us that in tough times the best defense is the help we can give to one another.n n nn nReminiscent of timeless classics like Ordinary People and To Kill a Mockingbird, this story celebrates the power of friendship and understanding in an often unforgiving world.n n nAward-winning author Donald Lystra brings us an unforgettable tale of love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the turbulent spirit of 1960s America and the uncharted territory of the human heart.n nSearching for Van Gogh is a stirring novel set in 1963 in America's industrial Midwest. Nate, a young man with a gift for math and science, rejects a comfortable future by walking away from college to pursue painting-a desperate attempt to access the emotions buried deep within him following the tragic death of his revered older brother. But Nate's search for meaning is lonely and frustrating until he meets Audrey Brubaker, a paradox of strength and vulnerability, who becomes a sort of mentor to Nate, guiding him toward self-discovery. But in the end it is Audrey who will ultimately need Nate's emotional insight, and in a devastating turn, she seeks redemption in the most unexpected way-forcing Nate to tap into the very depths of empathy and courage she's helped him to uncover.n nn