Barnes & Noble National Book Club Pick (January 2019)
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NY Times Bestseller List |
USA Today Bestseller |
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"I operate [as an] archaeologist, unearthing women's stories from the detritus of history where they are buried." |
MARIE BENEDICT IN THE NEWS
Review by Newsweek Magazine
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Thank Hedy Lamarr, The 'Most Beautiful Woman in the World,' for Your Cellphone
"In writing her narratively connected, fictionalized biographies, Benedict is not unlike an archaeologist digging up clues to moments of epiphany." |
Review by The Toronto Star
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History's Hidden Women Get Starring Roles
"Historical events are often told from a male point of view, but there’s a new trend where the women who were there get to tell their perspective." |
Review by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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'Carnegie’s Maid': A novel of love and plutocracy from Pittsburgh author Marie Benedict
"The Carnegie legacy may be debatable, but Ms. Benedict’s talent for bringing history to life is not." |
PRAISE FOR "THE OTHER EINSTEIN" AND "CARNEGIE'S MAID"
"Compelling novel . . . a rich historical portrait."
-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Superb . . .the haunting story of Einstein's first wife who was lost in his shadow." -SUE MONK KIDD
"Vividly rendered . . . " -TORONTO STAR
"The Other Einstein takes you into Mileva's heart, mind, and study as she tries to forge a place for herself in a scientific world dominated by men."-BUSTLE
"Intriguing...reimagining of one of the strongest intellectual partnerships of the 19th century."
-KIRKUS
"A compelling read . . . it puts Maric at the forefront of the narrative, letting her tell her own story." -PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
“…An engaging and thought provoking fictional telling of the poignant story of an overshadowed woman scientist.”
-BOOKLIST
"An intimate and immersive historical novel . . . steeped in moments of insight . . . Prepare to be moved by this provocative history of a woman whose experiences will resonate with today's readers."
-LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Benedict has penned an engaging tale that will likely inspire readers to investigate the true story behind Maric's genius and her personal and professional relationship with Einstein..."
-LIBRARY READS
"Perfect reading for fans of Loving Frank, The Paris Wife and The Aviator’s Wife..."
-BOOKREPORTER
"Many will enjoy Benedict’s feminist views and be fascinated by the life of an almost unknown woman."
-ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEW
“Phenomenal and heartbreaking, and phenomenally heartbreaking.”
-ERIKA ROBUCK, National Bestselling Author of Hemingway's Girl.
“Fascinating and thoughtful”
-B. A. SHAPIRO, New York Times bestselling author of THE ART FORGER and THE MURALIST
“A meticulously researched novel...I was truly captivated...Beautifully written and filled with fascinating historical detail.”
-JILLIAN CANTOR, author of MARGOT and THE HOURS COUNT
"This is a must-read! Loved it.”
-STEPHANIE CROWE, Page & Palette Bookstore (Fairhope, AL)
"A completely absorbing and utterly believable story of a brilliant woman forgotten by history. Highly recommended."
-VICKI NESTING, St. Charles Parish Library (LA)
"Benedict shapes (THE OTHER EINSTEIN) into a novel that is starting to buzz..."
-LIBRARY JOURNAL