The Bird that Sang in Color

Description

Donna Greco subscribes to a conventional view of success in life, and she pushes her freewheeling, artistic brother, Vincent, to do the same. However, he chooses to go his own way, and she harbors guilt for her supposed failure to ensure his happiness until she discovers a book of sketches he made of his life, which allows her to see his internal joy and to discover the secret to living free.

While this textured story combines serious issues such as alcoholism, death, and family conflict, it’s balanced with wit and humor and is filled with endearing, unforgettable characters. The story spans decades, beginning in 1970 and ending in the present. Readers will be immersed in this tale, which poses an intriguing question: “What pictures will you have of yourself by the end of your life?”