![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Students of science and of life can benefit from Dr. Curie’s scientific accomplishments while giving the reader a sense of her family life and personal dignity. It does not shortchange the magnanimity of Dr. However, what it lacks in criticism, it makes up for in intimacy. That point is ceded because this work, written by Marie’s daughter Eve, is largely absent of criticism. Some reviewers consider this book too much hagiography and not critical enough. Further accolades upon accolades follow her name: two-time winner of a Nobel Prize (jointly in physics and alone in chemistry), first female Nobel laureate, wife and daughter of two other Nobel laureates, tireless supporter of her country in World War I, first female professor at Paris’ elite Sorbonne, and far too many honorary degrees to list. Untold numbers have benefitted from her discovery – especially cancer patients. A pioneer of radioactivity and radiation therapy, Marie Curie has an assured place in scientific history. ![]()
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