Typically girls did not continue their education. Unfortunately, this trifecta of abuse will continue to follow her into adulthood.

Every corner she turned she was faced with some sort of mistreatment because of her disability, because of her brilliance, or because of her gender. Because of him, she was able to defy most of the obstacles that life had put in her way. Thankfully, her father saw her potential and was her biggest supporter throughout her life. As a young child growing up in Serbia, Mileva was gifted even at a young age. Mileva was born with lame foot, already putting a strike against her name. Unfortunately, the time period didn’t see her in that light. She defies the standards that the world has put on women. I feel it approaching like a dark, seductive shadow that will extinguish my remaining light. “The Other Einstein” is Mileva’s story- the untold Einstein story, and in most cases the unheard Einstein story.įirst paragraph of the book: “ The end is near. The shadow that Albert Einstein casts falls directly on his first wife, Mileva Marić’s shoulders. In most cases, that shadow usually encompasses the family in a toxic cloud of neglect, and sometimes abuse, whether mental or physical. In other words, the higher the rise of a man, the bigger the shadow he casts. He’s famous for his eccentric hair, his unorganized disposition, maybe even his Nobel Prize winnings. Part of me also wishes that said history class would also make you read certain historical fiction books to coincide with lesson plans. Apparently years ago I couldn’t be bothered with things like that, so I’m making up for lost time now. You know in high school, where you don’t appreciate what you’re being taught? As an adult, part of me wishes I would have paid more attention in history class- either that or take an extension on a class to delve further into history. Once I read the description, I was hooked, and waited patiently with crossed fingers that I would be chosen to review this book. It’s about the only genre that has not disappointed me.

For some reason, this year I have dove head first into historical fiction. What drew me to request this book? First and foremost, the cover AND the title of this book drew me in. “The Other Einstein” has a scheduled release date of October 18th 2016. Given that fact, it has not altered my opinion on the book at all. I was chosen by Netgalley to review the book “The Other Einsten” by Marie Benedict (aka Heather Terrell).

The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict