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Reach for this book when you have a creative teenager who feels like they were born in the wrong era or is struggling to find purpose in their artistic talent. Radiant Days is a sophisticated, lyrical journey that weaves together the lives of Merle, a painter in 1970s Washington D.C., and the rebellious nineteenth-century poet Arthur Rimbaud. This novel explores the raw, often painful intensity of the adolescent creative spirit and the search for a kindred soul across time. It is a mature, thought-provoking read that validates the loneliness of being a visionary while celebrating the transformative power of art. Parents will appreciate its historical depth and its honest, non-judgmental look at the complexities of growing up and finding one's voice.