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Theo of Golden

A Novel

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Theo of Golden

By: Allen Levi
Narrated by: David Morse
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One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why…

His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers.

Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits of the people of Golden done by a local artist. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their “rightful owners.” With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered.

A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.

Narrated by multiple Emmy and Tony award nominee David Morse, with a brand new afterword about the writing of THEO OF GOLDEN, narrated by the author himself. Classics Editors Select Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Southern United States World Literature Heartfelt Feel-Good Inspiring

Editorial Review

Absolute gold
Theo of Golden has been making quiet but ever-swelling waves among readers since it was self-published two years ago. A fable of friendship with kindness at its core, this story follows an octogenarian who arrives, rather mysteriously, in a small town in Georgia and discovers a trove of drawings in a local coffee shop. As Theo reconnects pictures with their true owners, he sprinkles inspiration, revelation, and hope on the listener like gold dust. Emmy-nominated actor and narrator David Morse brings the exact right amount of gentle gravitas to the thoughtful, ever-curious Theo. —Emily C., Audible Editor

Heartwarming Story • Beautiful Writing • Masterful Narration • Unexpected Twists • Profound Message • Emotional Delivery

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Easily in my top 3 favorite books I've ever read. What an absolute treasure of a book this is. I foresee myself reading this time and time again. May we all try to live our lives a little more like Theo- which is to say deeply generous and full of kindness and love.

Favorite book possibly ever

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This is a book that will be with me for the rest of my life! You immediately feel like you have read a great work that feels ageless and classic. There is something precious and convicting in this story that both compels and shatters you. The simplicity of an act of kindness change everything forever.

Relevant and Timeless

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It’s a beautiful story of generosity, human connection, and the power of making people feel valued and heard.

The perfect antidote to modern society

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I loved this book. I listened non stop today. I want more of relatable stories demonstrating the love we have been promised by God.

A BIG HEART

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Outstanding example of how we should treat one another, with affirmations, humor and love. So respected how faith was honored as well. That we would aspire to be Theo, and know Theo(s) in our lives.

Character of writing and message.

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