I am Marie Curie

The young Polish woman Maria Skłodowska arrives in Paris with a single goal — to pursue science. At the Sorbonne, she begins her research and meets love — Pierre Curie, the only person who accepts her complex nature and unconventional worldview. Together they immerse themselves in the study of radiation, discovering two new elements and overturning the established notions in the scientific community about the laws of physics and chemistry. But Pierre and Marie do not suspect what price they will have to pay to gain recognition and benefit humanity. Sara Rattaro gives voice to the most learned one. The pages of the novel are like her diary, full of intimate thoughts and hopes. Marie goes through a long and arduous journey from an underground university to receiving two Nobel Prizes, facing gender prejudices and overcoming the consequences of public scandals. She breaks stereotypes — both in science and in life — remaining sincere, incredibly brave, and persistent. “I am Marie Curie” is the story of a female genius in a male world.