Madame Curie - A Biography by Eve Curie

By Vincent Sheean

Marie Curie is a women who changed the face of science for all time, not just because of her discovery of the radioactive element Radium and her work with it, but because of her incredible strides forward in a such a male dominated world as laboratory science at the turn of the 19th century. This is the Madame Curie many people know but here is a biography written by her daughter Eve that shows her human side, in a way that can only be viewed and admired from a family member describing her as a caring mother, devoted and passionate wife. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
• Release date: Apr 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781447485452

Reviews for Madame Curie - A Biography by Eve Curie

[susanahern · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

There are few women in history who have had as much impact upon the world of science and medicine as Marie Curie, the discoverer of radium and first female winner of two Nobel prizes for physics and chemistry. This thorough and highly readable biography of an amazing scientist traces both her personal and professional life, giving the reader an insight into the early world of research in nuclear physics. The book was written for the layman, so rest assured that the scientific discussions will not be overly daunting.The author is Marie's own daughter, Eve Curie, whose intimate knowledge of the subject gives the book a personal touch. The reader, no doubt, will agree that Eve tended to lionize her mother. After learning of Marie Curie's incredible life and accomplishments, however, it is small wonder that the author was so praising of this extraordinary woman. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of this work originally published in 1937, be confident that you are in for a very satisfactory reading experience.

[lynnb_64 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I didn't know much about Madam Curie and am glad to have read this book. It is clear that the author (her daughter) had a strong love for her mother. The book doesn't dwell on any negative qualities Marie may have possessed, and doesn't deal with a scandalous affair she had after her husband died.However, the book captures the excitement of evolving science at that time. It is a story of family bonds, overcoming obstacles and reminds us of the need to respect and support pure/basic research. The book has endured for over 70 years. I think it would be enhanced by an updated foreword talking about Madam Curie's enduring contribution to the study of science.

[schmerguls · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was written by the daughter of its subject in the years following Madame Curie's death on July 4, 1934. Usually I avoid biographies written by relatives since we know they tend to be hagiographical (and a glance at Marie Curie's article in Wikipedia shows that this is true of this book, since the affair alleged to have been indulged in by Madame Curie with a married man is only hinted at in this wholly admiring biograpy) but since the book was awarded the National Book Award for nonfiction in 1938 I am glad that I read the book. It tells an interesting and at times poignant story of a woman who worked very hard and accomplished great things. rewarded, one is glad to see, by two Nobel prizes, one with her husband and one on her own. (Her daughter also won a Nobel prize!) Marie Curie had many admirable qualities, all of which are told of by her very admiring daughter. I am glad I read the book.

[bnielsen_30 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Indeholder "Indledning", "Første Del", " I. Mania", " II. Mørke Dage", " III. Aarene som ung Pige", " IV. Anlæg og Kald", " V. Privatlærerinde", " VI. En lang Ventetid", " VII. Flugten", "Anden Del", " VIII. Paris", " IX. Fyrretyve Rubler om Maaneden", " X. Pierre Curie", " XI. Et ungt Ægtepar", " XII. Opdagelsen af Radium", " XIII. Fire Aar i et Skur", " XIV. Det vanskelige Liv", " XV. En Doktorafhandling - og en Samtale paa fem Minutter", " XVI. Fjenden", " XVII. Hverdagene", " XVIII. Den 19. April 1906", "Tredie Del", " XIX. Alene", " XX. Sukces og Prøvelser", " XXI. Krigen", " XXII. Freden - Ferien i Larcouëst", " XXIII. Amerika", " XXIV. Udfoldelse", " XXV. L'Ile Saint-Louis", " XXVI. Laboratoriet", " XXVII. Livsgerningens Afslutning".Meget læsværdig bog om Maria Skłodowska (7. november 1867 - 4. juli 1934). Hun var gift med fysikeren Pierre Curie (15. maj 1859 - 19. april 1906) og gjorde store opdagelser indenfor kemi og fysik.Biografien her er skrevet af hendes datter Eva Curie, så ikke alt bliver berørt med samme iver.

[pferdina · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting biography of the famous woman who did not at all wish to be famous.

[rosemeria-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best biographies I have ever read. A must read for all young women; a lesson of when women had to go to great lengths to get educated.