The Secret Life Of Sunflowers - (Light & Life) by Marta Molnar & Dana Marton (Hardcover)

About the Book

When Johanna inherited Vincent's paintings, 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.

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

"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! " Michelle Cox

"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

"It touched something in my soul." Audrey McDonald

"Molnar seamlessly relays the stories of two women, from vastly different centuries, who rise from the ashes of their loss to succeed. I found it well-researched, enlightening, and inspiring-with elements of romance that enhance, rather than define her admirable female characters." Kristin Ann Marang

"This story captivated me immediately! It is so beautifully written, and the author does such an incredible job of weaving the past & present day stories- I easily fell into the back & forth rhythm, and found myself anxiously turning pages. It's a mystery, a romance, a tragedy, and a 'suffrage' story all in one, and I enjoyed every minute. Can't wait to read more from this author!" Holley Cameron

"Loved this story of Joanna, a woman born in a time when women had no voice or power, yet she was able to overcome these obstacles and realize her dream. A powerful story of female resistance and strength, a story about the WOMAN who made Van Gogh famous!" Amazon Review

"One of the most poignant and heartbreaking books I have read in recent times. A must read!" Amazon Review