Marie Curie is really the "mother" of science...but even that description implies that she was an impressive woman scientist when in actuality, she was an impressive scientist and the woman part has little to do with it.
Marie won two Nobel prizes, each in a different scientific field. She was dedicated to education, her family and improving opportunities for women in the sciences. Her daughters are also very impressive. Irene went on to win her own Nobel Prize and Eve was a successful writer and was also called the First Lady of UNICEF. She was a world traveler and advocate for peace, children and human rights. Eve was also the only one of the family that did not suffer from some form of radiation poisoning.
This is a great book that focuses on the relationships of Marie and her daughters but also talks about their innovative work and accomplishments. Inspiring.
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