Madame Curie: A Biography
by Eve Curie
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Author: Eve CurieTranslator: Vincent Sheean
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03-06
ISBN: 0306810387
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Book Reviews of Madame Curie: A Biography
Book Review: Great book, good for school projects
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was a really great read. It was relatively easy to read and I would recommend that ages thirteen and up could easily get through it. This tells the story or a remarkable woman who, through the struggles of poverty, becomes an acclaimed world renowned scientist and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize award. Born in Poland, she has a very tough childhood and adolescence in which both her oldest sister and mother die. Her father, M. Sklodovski is left alone to raise her and her three siblings. She endures a privileged schooling opportunity despite living in late nineteenth century Poland which has been put under the strict rule of the Russians. She works had for years to pay for her and her sister, Bronya's education. Finally her hard work pays off and she leaves for France to become a student and being the remarkable young woman she was, she succeeded immensely. Although she must live in poverty these early years and only allows herself to eat some bread, cherries and maybe a few polish sausages, she is able to pass the exams and begin to research and experiment in the laboratory. As she moves through stages of her life, getting married, having children, and finally completely devoting her life to science when she discovers radium, she becomes the outstanding scientist she is known for today. Her and her husband Pierre and daughter Irene all make contributions to science and receive many awards for doing so. This book is bound to enthrall you with its sophisticated charm as it tells of Marie Curie's life as told by her daughter, Eve Curie.
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