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This book helped me out of a reading slump. I hate you Albert Einstein. Loved and appreciated the story of Mileva Marić. She deserved so much better.

. Gobsmacked and astonished as the story of the untold in school, Milevan “Mitza” Marić. I’m well aware that most of it is exaggerated and fiction but I’m amazed at the trials and tributes that she has been through until her separation from Albert. Even before meeting him, things weren’t easy. Her intelligence and character never wavered.

Yet he tried to keep her into the mold he saw fit, she was able to escape.

Not too many women are able to do that unscathed, not that she wasn’t. But she was able to make it out alive.

The rage I felt throughout the story about her contribution to the theory of relativity in 1905 and not only not being credited, but being diminished by the man she loved and was there when she told him of her discovery. IN RELATION TO HER LATE DAUGHTER.

She gave up every single part of herself for him. She tried so hard and yet was never able to be enough for him. I’m hoping desperately that it’s not reflecting the true story of Mileva but I don’t know. It might be. Her relationships with the other characters and her sons, and science, the thing that made her so happy and content, she was completely deprived of. It was just so heartbreaking and rewarding to read it.

I’m glad she got out and I’m sadden that she never got the recognition she deserved.

Remarkable women, to do what she did in spite of the narcissistic and selfish man who couldn’t handle the fame. Thoughts and prayers to her descendants.

“You’re a genius at everything but the human heart”

“Albert we may be Ein Stein (one stone), but it has been clear that we are of two hearts”

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dark emotional informative sad

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Wow. As a female scientist in a marriage with another scientist in the same field, this book sent chills down my spine more times then I wanted to admit. I would recommend to any female scientist in a heart beat, and to other women that do not understand. I hope every man reads this to begin to comprehend the sacrifices and decisions that women faced in the past. It started slow for me, but probably because of my personal background. The story was enticing.

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

when i first picked up this book i imagined it would be incredibly interesting. when i learned more about it i though it would be incredibly emotional. and while i think this book was trying to be those things, it never quite got there. at times it felt like it was going into far too much unnecessary detail, but at other times it felt like interesting and important topics were skimmed over without much thought. so while this book had great potential, it definitely fell flat, and ended being just fine in my opinion.

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I greatly appreciate stories about the women behind "great" men because women are so often overlooked, discounted, and mistreated, especially the further one looks back in history. These women deserve to be valued and respected, even if they never got acclaim in their lifetimes.

That being said, the book is quite boring and sad. It took me over a month to finish reading because nothing much happens except for fictionalized accounts of Mileva Marić's inner thoughts and feelings. It's a shame she didn't get to be more than a dutiful wife and mother. I appreciate the author's goal, but it didn't earn a place on my bookshelf.

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dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.0

This was really good and completely turned some of my thoughts on Albert Einstein on their head. Previously, the first book I'd read of this type was Half Life about Madame Curie. While I enjoyed the science and story of Mitza in this book, the writing didn't entrance me quite as much as Half Life had. However, the story of Mitza was an emotional one and I can relate to both the notion of others taking credit for one's ideas, as well as the notion that sometimes we dim our own lights to appease others. Overall, a good read especially if you enjoy science and/or reading about overlooked historical figures.

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3.0

This book was enlightening and interesting, but it was so depressing. It was almost painful to watch what happens to Mileva again and again, and to be faced with such bold rudeness and gaslighting from Einstein.

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