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Pretty good.

Loved this historical fiction book! I also came to greatly admire Mileva Maria Einstein. Her brilliance to be accepted into a university for physics during a time when women were not educated is extraordinary. Einstein treatment of her disputable. I ended the book wondering what great scientific discoveries Mileva could have achieved with the right spouse and support. 10/10 recommend

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I finished this last week then immediately went on a long weekend trip so haven‘t had a chance to post till now. This was good. I didn‘t know much about about Albert beyond the basics going into it. My opinion of him has definitely become more negative after reading this, though I don‘t know how much is fiction.

This book made me mad, even though as someone interested in physics, I already knew of A Einstein's poor reputation as a husband.

#GoodNotGreat Historical fiction (skewing heavily toward fiction) about Einstein‘s first wife, also a physicist, whose contributions to his work have been fiercely debated within the scientific community. I didn‘t get really invested in any of the characters until more than halfway through the book when the couple‘s relationship became truly vitriolic. #MarvelousMarch #Roll100

“I smoothed the wrinkles on my freshly pressed white blouse, flattened the bow encircling my collar, and tucked back a stray hair into my tightly wound chignon.” #FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Sort of a bland first line actually, do you think it means to continue as it starts?

These could make for an interesting month. But I have yet to read any of the February numbers, so we‘ll see… #roll100 @PuddleJumper

Sharing a quote from the author note: “The purpose of The Other Einstein is not to diminish Albert Einstein's contribution to humanity and science but to share the humanity behind his scientific contributions. The Other Einstein aims to tell the story of a brilliant woman whose light has been lost in Albert's enormous shadow-that of Mileva Maric.“
#Bookclub 📚 This was a tough listen; at times, I just didn‘t want to be in her head anymore. ⬇️

Ohh 😯 I‘ve been wanting to read this for a while now. 👍 #kindledeal

Anyone else hate how this book makes you feel? Aka skeezy and uncomfortable?

Tore through this audiobook! Such an interesting historical fiction account of Mileva Maric, Einstein‘s brilliant first wife. It‘s a little hard to personally reconcile how Albert treated her with his historical genius persona. Have to keep in mind that this is a fictional account of real people. Still an engaging read! #bookspin #Septemberbookspin @TheAromaofBooks

I can‘t decide if I enjoyed reading The Other Einstein or not … because I am SO angry that the history books have glorified Albert Einstein while he abused his wife and the mother of his children. Marie Benedict has done a great job at illuminating the wrongs of history in her works. I‘m officially a fan.

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Prompt: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

So-So is the perfect rating, because I honestly don't know what to think about this book. I was really invested in the story and I felt every betrayal with Mileva. I then had to rationalize and not forget that it is a work of fiction, not a biography (strictly speaking). I would have loved more details, more facts. And sometimes the historical setting was a bit off, based on prejudices and preconceived ideas.

This book invoked all the emotions in me. It made me look up the settings , read the author's note when I normally may only skim it and do further research. Excited to read this author's other works as the writing style captivated me from the first page.
New year prompted a new author to discover and Marie Benedict did not disappoint.

I read this over the summer of 2020—it was enjoyable but part way through I stopped reading and listened to on audio tape.

“I smoothed the wrinkles on my freshly pressed white blouse, flattened the bow encircling my collar, and tucked back a stray hair into my tightly wound chignon.”

I know this is fiction based on filling in the gaps from letters and historical accounts, and it‘s a one-sided version, but it‘s making me really not like Albert Einstein.

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I thought this book fit the prompt because Einstein's wife lived in her spouse's shadow.

Book Club loved it! I didn‘t. Make sure that you‘re down with Albert Einstein before you read it. Goodness, it was rough for him! Is it sensationalized? Oh, yes! Infused with wild and crazy speculation. It sparked an untamed newfound hatred for Mr. Einstein from all attending book club members. Every tongue dripped with bitter disgust. Was he this described scoundrel? idk Is his new legacy to be one of laziness and misogynistic tendencies? idk👇🏽

Book Club Reading.
It‘s a tough time for my family & I right now regarding my father‘s declining health. The only thing that is comforting other than shared time with family & friends is reading. The only thing that makes sense is the fact that books exist in the world.

Not sure that I would have picked this up outside of book club reading. The cover is lovely & there is the intrigue of discovering the just-as-brilliant woman behind Einstein.

“The purpose of The Other Einstein is not to diminish Albert Einstein's contribution to humanity and science but to share the humanity behind his scientific contributions. The Other Einstein aims to tell the story of a brilliant woman whose light has been lost in Albert's enormous shadow-that of Mileva Maric.“

Too bad many of the contributions of Women have to be presented in these modern lights.

I loved this book from start to finish it was engaging and kept me going. Fastest book I have ever been through. Got me so caught up I forgot I was reading an historical fiction novel.

So now I am off to read a biography about Einstein.

I am hoping that the author is embellishing about some areas of Mr. Einstein's life. Because if she is not, he was a donkey's rear end.

Albert Einstein was a jerk. Personal opinion. Read the book and judge for yourself.

Mileva Mitza Maric and Albert Einstein or Mr. & Mrs. Einstein

I like her.

I think this is epic!

He gripped by forearms with is hands. “Miss Maric, I am madly in love you you. I promise that my love will never impede your profession. In fact, my love will only propel you forward in your work. Together, we will become the ideal bohemian couple-- equal in love and work.“

I really don't know much about Einstein and his wife but I can wait to get to the end to see if he kept his promise. Whoooooo

I want one of these moments in my life.

😅How much can one share of a book with out giving it away. So distress for my main character right now and mad on her behalf. Maybe I am too emotional attach to this book at the moment. 🙄

I blame book club. 😠

Thankful to our book club for forcing me to read another book 😻. Loving this read and after leaving Mansfield Park by Austen and heading right over to this novel I am having a ball. Love the young Einstein as described here.

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I'm glad I finally read this one. I love that the main character is a female scientist trying to figure out how to navigate a male dominated field. I'm not sure how accurate the historical facts are in this one, but I can say it made for a great read.

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#cleartheshelf Day 2 - 142 pages read

I had a reading buddy tonight. ☺️

Total - 290/1,692 pages

#cleartheshelf Day 1 - 148 pages read

Since my goal is 100 pages a day, this was definitely better than I expected!

Total - 148/1,692 pages

I really enjoyed attending today‘s online event with Marie Benedict that was sponsored by the Southern Independent Booksellers Association! I love what she called her mission to bring attention to women overlooked by history. She answered my question, which was if there are other authors who she thinks are also writing books that achieve this goal. She named Kate Quinn and Pam Jenoff. I know @Graciouswarriorprincess was there too!

Behind every great man was a woman used up and cast aside. At least that's how this story goes.

Mitza Maric was a fellow physics student and brilliant mathematician to Albert Einstein whom she ended up marrying. The story is a fictionalized account based on the historical documents and letters, and those who knew them. It's a less than stellar representation of Einstein, but not all that far-fetched considering the times and status of women.

My favorite quote of the day. “I hope no outside force ever changes your velocity.” #bookclub #booknerd #bookworm #bookaddict

Barnes and Noble Book Haul books. I love Historical Fiction but don't read a ton of Adult books. I picked these two because I know I love the genre. Not pictured here are the books my mom got. The Book Haul tote is on the bottom. The third book is my planner. I love ot because it's set up like a Bullet Journal with weekly and monthly spreads.

Have you gone to the B&N Book Haul yet? If not are you planning to? What books did you get?

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This one sure leaves a lot that can be debated, doesn‘t it? Of course this is fiction but I don‘t want to think that Einstein was as terrible as he is painted here.

How many women‘s achievements are relabelled or have been bundled into the achievements of men?

I haven‘t read this one yet...

You guys, moral of the story is don‘t marry Albert Einstein. Just saying.

Many good moments, but some really repetitive writing that was especially obvious when hearing.

I almost stuck completely to my TBR list for April! Here‘s all the books I read this month!

Read: 13
Officially bailed on 1

Genres Read:
5 Romance
3 Historical Fictions
1 YA
2 Science Fiction
2 Mystery

10 women authors
3 #MountTBR
2 #ReadingWomenChallenge
3 #ReadHarderChallenge
1 #Booked2019
4 #ReadingUSA2019

Favorite Reads: Firefly Big Damn Hero & Between The Devil and the Duke

#AprilWrapUp #SpringIntoReading #AprilStats #AprilReads

Breezed through this one tonight while doing stuff around the house ... I liked the idea of the story, but parts of it were a little dry. It made me wonder how much of it is actually true (some of that was addressed in the author‘s note in the end) and I felt bad for “The Other Einstein” in many ways. Overall it kept my attention while being busy tonight!

Moving and unpacking boxes of BOOKS while listening to a new audiobook 🎧📦

Ahh this book was so good and so frustrating! It makes me so mad reading books about the past where women can‘t be as smart as they actually are and they have to fit stereotypes. The beginning of the story starts out promising and then Albert and Mitza‘s relationship implodes. I loved hearing Mitza‘s journey and story even if it was maddening.

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Perfect Sunday morning - we cleaned up the yard last weekend, so we have a lot of stuff to burn. Trying to get a good fire going before the rain comes this afternoon.

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I love the idea here of telling the story of Mileva Marić as she meets and eventually marries Albert Einstein as they both pursue physics. However, I didn‘t care for the writing style and found the book overly dramatic in a way that took away from the narrative rather than contributing to it.

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A fictionalized account of Einstein meeting his first wife while they were both studying physics in Zürich, their marriage, children, and eventual separation.

I'm not sure how much of the theory was Mileva's, but this story did inspire me to start looking for women's overlooked contributions to science and culture - which should definitely include women taking care of the domestic responsibilities leaving their husbands free to "work." ?????

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