Examines the life of the Polish-born scientist who, with her husband Pierre, was awarded a 1903 Nobel Prize for discovering radium.
Contents
ch. 1. "Preparation for future work" -- ch. 2. "The heroic period" -- ch. 3. "The best and happiest years" -- ch. 4. "A growing notoriety" -- 5. "Honor under cruel circumstances" -- 6. "Grave illness" -- 7. "The hospital life of those years" -- 8. "A suitable laboratory".