In the tradition of The Paris Wife and Mrs. Poe, The Other Einstein offers us a window into a brilliant, fascinating woman whose light was lost in Einstein’s enormous shadow. It is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight.
… and very personal insight.
Mitza Maric has always been a little different from other girls. Most twenty-year-olds are wives by now, not studying physics at an elite Zurich university with only male students trying to outdo her clever calculations. But Mitza is smart enough to know that, for her, math is an easier path than marriage. And then fellow student Albert Einstein takes an interest in her, and the world turns sideways. Theirs becomes a partnership of the mind and of the heart, but there might not be room for more than one genius in a marriage.
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A real insite on the way things were for women a hundred years ago.
Interesting to read about historical lives that are different than one would imagine
I was curious to read this book. I thought it would show a strong women in the world of science. During this period of time women had to struggle to show their interest in Science and education. Women were expected to stay at home and be Mother’s and wives.
Mrs Einstein struggled to prove she had a brain and was educated.
I was a little disappointed in the ending. Wish it showed more of how she succeeded.
While I know it is embellishing on what really happened, it is a very interesting look into the personality of Albert Einstein.
Never knew about the first wife, the other intelligent wife.
I loved this book about Albert Einstein’s first wife. The book is a historical rendering of Albert Einstein’s first wife, a woman we never hear about, but you’ll never forget after reading this book. History has definitely short-changed her, and you’ll never look at Einstein’s ‘brilliance’ in the same way. Definitely recommend.
I wish the author had created an “about the book” portion explaining her research and if there was any factual evidence to the theories about which she wrote. Her theme is very timely to current political environment in the U.S. even though it doesn’t take place here.
Enjoyable read all around.
The story of Einstein and his wife, also a physicist. It’s a sad tragic love story…and so revealing about Einstein himself and his relationship with women. Very informative…interesting to read about historical figures in our country and their true character. Very enlightening…surprising actually.
Makes me not like Albert Einstein. He was a jerk to his wife who was a huge part of his success and may have been responsible in large part for his fame. But it was back in the day when woman generally took a back seat to their men. A great read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and appreciate the light being shined on the “other” Einstein.
Enjoyed this look into a great historical legend from a different perspective.
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This book was a true eye-opener! It has given me a completely different perspective of Albert Einstein- had no idea of his womens’ influence on his life.
Great book!
Got interested in the subject when watching the recent TV series on Einstein. Really interesting contribution to the long and shameful history of the treatment of women to science, Tarnishes my opinion of Einstein himself.
As a fictional account, it leaves you guessing which parts were
(Sadly) biographical.
I watched the series Genius on television and knew the story generally. The fact that his genius could not overcome the sexist behavior of the time elicited from me not surprise as much as sad resignation. It appears that initially and for many years he sincerely loved his wife and appreciated her as a person and her own mathematical genius. However, when it came to honoring her contribution to their scientific collaboration or when personal life competed with his professional ambition, he sadly, sometimes tragically, deserted her physically and emotionally. A very absorbing story about this famous man that revealed a private side having little to do with intellect but much with the time he lived and his inability to overcome his own philandering and personal shortcomings for which his first wife and children paid a terrible emotional price.
An amazing book. On the must read list. If you liked the Paris wife this is even better. Must read the authors notes at the end as well
This book goes back to a time when women were not supposed to be educated. It must have been torture for those who were so capable and especially for those who had brilliant minds. This story was fascinating and illuminating.
For every Einstein there is a woman who has been walked on, used, abused and legt hung out to dry.