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by Eve Curie (Author), Vincent Sheean (Translator) "DEEP SILENCE INVADED the school building in Novolipki Street on Sundays..." (more)
Key Phrases: radium institute, pure radium, radioactive bodies, Mme Curie, Pierre Curie, Marie Curie (more...)
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"A beautiful account of the life and passion of Marie Curie, discoverer of the radioactive elements radium and polonium." -- Chicago Tribune 3/23/03

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The professional triumphs and personal struggles of a pioneering woman scientist.

This account of the remarkable life and astonishing mind of one of the greatest scientists of the century, written by her daughter, it remains a landmark and an inspiration for students, scientists, and young women everywhere.

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (March 6, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306810387
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306810381
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,529 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great., May 31, 2003
Madame Curie is a touching and honest biography. It tells the perserving story of Marie Curie, a native Pole who would seem out of place in France and--being a woman in a more prejudice timeframe--in the scientific community in general. Although this was the case, it did not stop her from becoming one of the most prolific and important scientists in the realm of physics and chemistry.

Within this book is held the tale of a woman who worked almost every single minute of her life in either the laboratory, the classroom, or her own home. But she never faltered under pressure and endured inhospitable laboratory conditions (she was originally working in a shed to help discover radium, the element that created the field of radiation cancer treatment and spurred the field of nuclear science.

As a biographer, Eve Curie remains factual in content, allowing the reader to form an unbiased opinion of her mother. She buttresses the book with personally letters to and from Marie Curie, which add a first hand account of certain aspects of her mother's life.

A must read for anyone looking for a heartwarming story.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marie Curie - An Inspiration for All, June 22, 2002
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The book is a reprint of the biography written by Marie Curie's daughter, Eve Curie in 1937. It is a book which should be read by all - especially aspiring scientists. Marie Curie was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in France, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and the first person to receive two Nobel prizes. The work she accomplished under the most difficult situations for a scientist is truly inspiring. When asked why she and her husband, Pierre Curie did not patent the procedure for extraction and purification of radium, something which would have made them very wealthy, she said "No, It would be contrary to the scientific spirit." How refreshing, since in today's world the first thought of scientists is patenting their discoveries.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most human book I ever read., March 28, 1998
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This book brought forth to me the human side of a great scientist. As a daughter, wife, mother and not the least as a patriotic citizen of a country that was being wiped out due to tyranny. I cried every time I read the book. Especially twice -- when Pierre Curie dies and when Madame Curie addresses the gathering of students. A book I cannot forget.
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In this Biography I was very pleased and liked the way the author expressed how Madame Curie was going through difficult times and overcame them. Read more
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This book should be on every Mother's list of gifts for her daughter. What a beautiful portrait of a mother by her daughter. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Kaila's review
I say that for a biography was pretty good. There was a few boring parts that made me want to put the book. I wouldn't have read this book for pleasure. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its awesome
My mother gave me this book when I was about twelve years old. And, still now this book serves as a constant inspiration ...
Published on April 28, 2000 by Serene Banerjee

5.0 out of 5 stars Marie Curie- A woman of wisdom and heart
Marie Curie never gave up in life. This book is truly well written and full of wisdom and great-doing. Bravo to the whole Curie family. Yours is one of true splendour!
Published on December 1, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Young Women
Excellent work by a woman writer who is also the daughter of Madam Curie. I would recommend this book to all young women. Read more
Published on January 20, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Biography of a Great Scientist and Humanitarian
Anyone who is interested in reading the truly fascinating life of a great scientist must read this biography by her daughter Eve Curie. Read more
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