The authors have written a compelling book on the mental health of Vincent van Gogh. The mental and physical diagnoses of van Gogh in his time are examined, as well as several other possible diagnoses that have been proposed over the decades since his death. The author stops short of forming their own opinion, since it is impossible to a modern examination of the patient using the knowledge that has been gained over the years.
As a huge fan of Vincent van Gogh, I appreciated this in-depth look at his health with a timeline of his decline. Even though I have read a lot of about van Gogh's life and his art this was a new approach.