by Dava Sobel
First published 2024
Dava Sobel's "Elements of Marie Curie" illuminates the life of the groundbreaking scientist whose work with radioactivity revolutionized modern physics. We follow Marie from her humble beginnings in Warsaw to her revolutionary discoveries in Paris, where she faces sexism, financial hardship, and the perilous work of isolating radium. As Marie pushes the boundaries of science, she must also navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the sacrifices required to change the course of history.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, pioneering-woman
Setting: Paris, Warsaw
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
384 pages · Paperback · Grove Press