The life of the great physicist and chemist Madame Curie was one wrought with struggle and perseverance. She was the first woman to win the noble prize, and that too twice. Her pioneering research in radioactivity was the precursor to x-ray and other medical treatments. Her contribution to medical science is praiseworthy. Today most of the tests conducted for the purpose of diagnosis one way or the other are linked with her discovery. Her life is very inspiring. One needs to know how she overcame many hurdles and barriers in her way just because she was a woman.
In this inspiring biography, Marie Curie’s highly proficient contribution in the field of radioactivity has been brilliantly sketched.

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Contents

Author’s Note —Pgs. 5

1. Background —Pgs. 11

2. Manya —Pgs. 14

3. Difficult Childhood —Pgs. 16

4. Intelligent and Hardworking —Pgs. 20

5. Difficulties of Path Ahead —Pgs. 24

6. In Search of Work —Pgs. 27

7. First Heart Break —Pgs. 30

8. In Paris —Pgs. 32

9. Pierre Curie —Pgs. 37

10. Marie and Pierre —Pgs. 40

11. Marriage and Thereafter —Pgs. 44

12. The Changing World of Science —Pgs. 49

13. Discovery of Radium —Pgs. 52

14. The Research —Pgs. 56

15. Dr. Marie Curie —Pgs. 61

16. Radium Industry —Pgs. 68

17. Nobel Prize —Pgs. 71

18. Birth of Second Daughter —Pgs. 76

19. Good Bye Pierre Curie —Pgs. 80

20. Widowhood —Pgs. 84

21. Next Phase of Success —Pgs. 89

22. In the Shadow of Controversies —Pgs. 91

23. Second Nobel Prize —Pgs. 95

24. Nationalist Tendencies —Pgs. 98

25. Institute in Paris —Pgs. 101

26. First World War —Pgs. 103

27. Extensive Treatment using Radium —Pgs. 109

28. Messenger of Peace —Pgs. 112

29. Visit to America —Pgs. 117

30. The Flower that Blossomed —Pgs. 126

31. Curie Foundation —Pgs. 130

32. Home and Domestic Life —Pgs. 132

33. Director of Laboratory —Pgs. 137

34. Long Phase of Illness —Pgs. 141

35. Good-bye —Pgs. 144

36. After Death —Pgs. 147

Timeline —Pgs. 149

Born on 12th Jan 1960, Vinod Kumar Mishra is an author of repute. In spite of facing an attack of polio at the age of three, he excelled in studies and went on to complete his B.E. in Electronics and Communication from the erstwhile University of IIT Roorkee in 1983. Thereafter he completed his MBA. He superannuated from Central Electronics Ltd. as Chief Manager.
He played a prominent role in welfare activities and has made considerable contribution to 
the welfare of persons with disabilities. He was also instrumental in presenting the private member bill for the welfare of the handicapped in 1994. He authored about fifty books; of which seventeen are on disability related issues. Rest are on varied topics ranging from Science and technology to inventions and the like. He has also written script for 6 short films and made significant contribution in planning the NCERT syllabus for children with disabilities. He has been honoured with the President’s medal and eight other National level awards.