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The Other Einstein

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"The Other Einstein" by Marie Benedict is a captivating exploration of the life of Mileva Marić, the brilliant and overshadowed wife of Albert Einstein. Benedict skillfully weaves a tale that unveils the struggles and sacrifices of a woman whose intellect rivaled that of her famous husband. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel transports readers to a time when societal norms and gender expectations stifled the aspirations of women.

Benedict delves into Mileva's contributions to Einstein's groundbreaking theories, raising thought-provoking questions about the extent of her influence on his work. The narrative is both poignant and thought-provoking, shedding light on the challenges faced by a woman determined to pursue her own scientific ambitions in a male-dominated world.

The author's meticulous research is evident, providing a rich historical context that enhances the authenticity of the story. Benedict's writing is both accessible and evocative, making "The Other Einstein" an engaging and illuminating read. This novel not only celebrates Mileva Marić's intellect but also serves as a timely exploration of the often-overlooked contributions of women in the history of science.

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What a wonderful read about a very complex relationship between husband and wife. The time when women were not given the credit they deserved. There are a few twists to this story that make it very interesting to read. Hard to put this one down. Good read.

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Love Marie Benedict books. This one is no exception ! She has dedicated her writing to bring light to forgotten women in history. Great reading .

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I have always liked reading about Albert Einstein, and was happy I was able to read this book about his wife. Mitza Maric wasn’t talked about much until Marie Benedict told the world about her. She was also an accomplished physicist. Some of what happened between their marriage was a bit shocking, and I’m not sure if all facts are true or not. This book kept me reading til the end.

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A well-written and intriguing story about Einstein's wife and their relationship. I'm not sure how historically accurate this is but it was an enjoyable read nevertheless.

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Not knowing much of Einstein, other than he is Einstein, I was excited to read the story of Einstein's wife, a gifted physicist in her own right. I had read that since this is fiction, a lot of this was embellished and false. The writing was so descriptive and flowery that I found myself either daydreaming or wanting to take a nap. Pretty boring.

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The Other Einstein is my favorite kind of historical fiction- one that tells the story of a person or event that I know nothing about. MIleva Maric Einstein was a brilliant physics student when she met Albert at school in Zurich. This novel really highlights the difficulties women back then, especially Eastern European women, faced in academia. I really enjoyed the care Marie Benedict took in taking these wholly human people and crafting a story of love and betrayal that is, unfortunately, all too real in many relationships. I can't wait to read more by her.

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Einstein's first wife was a brilliant student of math and physics and her influence on Einstein's work is speculated on in this interesting work of historical fiction.

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This is an outstanding book describing the way Albert Einstein took credit for the mathematical and physics that his wife formulated. Eye opening and wonderful read.

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What a wonderful - and educational- read this is! Mitza Einstein lived a fascinating live that is explored in this well written novel. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Great one.

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I tried and just couldn't get into this. I usually love historical fiction, especially about real life people!

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I really enjoyed this book! Not only did it give me a different look into Albert Einstein's life, it gave me the opportunity to know and love Mitza, who was so much more than his wife. I really want to research her and learn more about this badass woman who had a brilliant mind of her own--a genius unappreciated because she was a woman.

The Other Einstein follows Mitza as she attends university, navigates the sexism standing against her there, and finds an ally in Albert Einstein. He seems to love her for her mind, whereas most men are worse than intimidated when it comes to her brilliance. Together they study, travel, and grow in love. Mitza never imagined she could be so happy in a relationship--but not everything is perfect when it comes to the two of them.

Actually, Albert Einstein seems like a real asshole, to say the least, and Mitza deserves so much more love and recognition in history.

I highly recommend this book because this is a real, historical strong female character who struggled to make a name and place for herself in a world that kept telling her she wasn't enough. Or that she was too different. The odds were always stacked against her, but Mitza continued to finds ways to succeed and find what happiness she could--sometimes in spite of Albert himself. You'll find yourself rooting for her, and holding tight to her story.

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Interesting read about Albert Einstein and his first wife, whom I did not know was also a brilliant physicist who could have actually been the one to write the theory of relativity!

I like that most of the information was gleaned from primary sources, and I discovered that those parts I skipped were actually fictitious, as mentioned in the author's notes at the end of the book.

I hated how badly and cruelly Albert Einstein treated Mileva “Mitza” Marić and therefore was unable to enjoy reading some parts of the book.

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the chance to read this title. This is my honest review and sorry it took so long!

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Although this book was an enjoyable read, it seems that it is mainly fiction but made to seem as true facts. As a story, this is a great novel. As true history, I do not know if this is their "actual" story.

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I recommend anything by Marie Benedict! Her characters bring names from history to life and help reveal "the rest of the story". Her work is well researched, articulately written and a pleasure to read.

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I learned so much! It’s amazing how men have written history and left out the women that helped to build it! Mitza is a intelligent, remarkable woman in her own right! Sadly we would never know if her if her last name wasn’t Einstein. We wouldn’t probably know of Einstein if not for her. What’s the saying, “Behind every successful man stands a woman!” So, so, so true! So many times it’s the women who have helped make the man!

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I enjoyed reading this book, seeing another side to Albert Einstein than the goofy pictures he's always pictured in. But the truth of the research lies in Google. When encouraged from the reading to find out the veracity of some of the claims in the book, a single website seems to capture the entire book. The writing was good, and the pace was well timed. But the respect for the extent of research was lacking. I will enjoy reading the next book to see if the research is more authentic.

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I can't give this title a starred rating because I didn't finish it. In fact, I started it at the end of October 2018 and on March 11, 2019 decided to call it quits.
Here's the thing. It isn't a bad book - at all. But neither was it an engaging read for me. It was too slow for me and whenever I thought about picking it up to read a few more paragraphs I found other things to do. It just didn't capture my attention and keep it.
I feel disappointed I couldn't get through it because the subject, rather the character, of the story interests me greatly. Until a year or two ago I had no idea that Einstein's first wife was his equal in academia and the pursuit of knowledge. But alas, this won't be the title that fulfills my curiosity.

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What a brilliant take on a brilliant woman. This is a story that should be taught when students are admiring Mr. Einstein.

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This was an interesting read allowing me to learn a bit of the history of Avila (Mrs Einstein). Most is based on fact rather than complete fiction. It was very slow at first but once I got into it, I enjoyed it.

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