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A review by torlin_keru
Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn
4.0
I loved this book! The author gets into the science when she needs to, and explains it in an approachable way. I really enjoyed reading about so many things I've learned about in science and engineering classes in a narrative instead of in a textbook. I also appreciated the perspective on what it takes for someone to overcome culture and other's prejudices to be among the first to do certain things. Marie Curie had an incredible life and did so much good.
The only negative to this book was that the author got bogged down by the details at times, especially in the first chapter, which is mainly about Marie's parents and siblings (you can probably skip it without missing much).
I was inspired by Marie's life and impressed by her husband Pierre, who was incredibly supportive of her life as a working mother and never tried to take credit for her work. In fact, he called others out when they dismissed her contribution.
The only negative to this book was that the author got bogged down by the details at times, especially in the first chapter, which is mainly about Marie's parents and siblings (you can probably skip it without missing much).
I was inspired by Marie's life and impressed by her husband Pierre, who was incredibly supportive of her life as a working mother and never tried to take credit for her work. In fact, he called others out when they dismissed her contribution.