Super Short Summary

Irving Stone’s Lust for Life traces the life of Vincent van Gogh, beginning with his strict, religious upbringing in the Netherlands, through his various unrequited loves and struggles with art, to his move to Paris where his work blossoms with color under the influence of prominent contemporaries; the story chronicles his relentless pursuit of artistic expression despite continuous emotional turmoil and mental health challenges, culminating in his tragic death. The book addresses mental health issues and self-harm.