The Curies: A Biography of the Most Controversial Family in Science



Brian’s most recent biography, The Curies: A Biography of the Most Controversial Family in Science (Wiley, 2005), received starred reviews from both Publishers Weekly and Booklist. Publishers Weekly stated “Brian’s book illuminates 100 years of scientific history in its political and social context through the lives of this remarkable family. Extremely well done and highly recommended.” Booklist said “The second daughter, Eve, won plaudits for her brilliant biography of her mother, Madame Curie (1937). This composite study belongs on the same shelf as that acclaimed work.” The book can be found online at amazon.com.