Book 'Reading Van Gogh' finds meaning through the artist's words and work

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM EDT

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Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Elizabeth Barks Cox, author of “Reading Van Gogh: An Amateur’s Search for God.” The book explores Cox’s search for meaning, which found guidance through the writings and paintings of Vincent Van Gogh.

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