tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post2848513645577023028..comments2024-03-23T18:50:06.402+11:00Comments on journey & destination: Living Science Books for the 20th Century: Madame Curie by Eve CurieCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-69391323885848504552015-07-28T04:52:17.198+10:002015-07-28T04:52:17.198+10:00What a fascinating story! Thanks for sharing abou...What a fascinating story! Thanks for sharing about the book and your thoughts on it.Amy Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052176651841122314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-9561202897942329242015-07-24T03:53:16.575+10:002015-07-24T03:53:16.575+10:00Thanks Carol. I just wanted to hear you reassure m...Thanks Carol. I just wanted to hear you reassure me. It makes sense. My dds may not read Asimov Physics, but they could (and will), surpass me for sure in other areas. I just wanted you to say that our limitations don't limit them.<br />Today my 10yo is cooking fig empanadas. She even made fig jam. All by herself. I did not learn cooking until much, much, later, and even now I don't think I do as well as she does for her age. She is also a very accomplished writer. My other girl has her strengths too, and they already have appropriated much nature, observation, old friends through books, songs, and most specially, they know their God, and they take joy in living for Him. <br />You were so nice answering to me. Thanks much. I think about you and your family often. You inspire.Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249978624747684879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-1006222290635729092015-07-23T21:20:12.505+10:002015-07-23T21:20:12.505+10:00I know what you mean, Silvia. As you said above, y...I know what you mean, Silvia. As you said above, you've already come to a place you didn't think you'd get to - but it didn't happen overnight. You've laid the foundations, and you've been building upon them but maturity is a factor as well. That just takes time.<br />Re Asimov - not all my kids would have liked this book but Benj really enjoys Maths. Physics uses the Maths he's done so it's interesting and makes sense to him. He even likes doing dictation from this book. With Science Journals - this was just an extension of narration - draw a picture to show what you've learnt & add in some written explanations. Essays, the same - they started off with a paragraph. There are some areas where I've keenly felt my lack of ability but as my children have grown & learnt to self-educate they've run way ahead of me. My limitations haven't limited them. :)<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-91762020602823858322015-07-23T21:19:14.415+10:002015-07-23T21:19:14.415+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-82665251903397181942015-07-23T11:51:33.370+10:002015-07-23T11:51:33.370+10:00This is just a lovely review, Carol. I really enjo...This is just a lovely review, Carol. I really enjoyed the idea that it was a quiet life for study that the Curies sought. I think often our society rushes for fame without thought to the consequences.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987916970944867015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-3386601182840445412015-07-23T07:33:06.945+10:002015-07-23T07:33:06.945+10:00How nice our children can use these wonderful livi...How nice our children can use these wonderful living books for science. (We have Radium Woman for when our time comes). <br />One question, Carol, I follow your blog and others with older children. My dds are starting years 3 and 5 of AO. We have all gotten to places in our learning I would have never believed, at the same time, my question is, will they ever get to these books, the science journals, the essays, etc?<br />I have faith they will, but at times it seems not just a distant, but an impossible future for us. (I don't see them reading Asimov Physics, for example. I am probably projecting my own limitations).Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249978624747684879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-72764034328842267182015-07-22T21:04:36.442+10:002015-07-22T21:04:36.442+10:00Thanks, Deborah. Thanks, Deborah. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-62653807729488910322015-07-22T19:52:51.596+10:002015-07-22T19:52:51.596+10:00I just love your reviews. :o)I just love your reviews. :o)Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-13784059416013968952015-07-22T12:11:04.309+10:002015-07-22T12:11:04.309+10:00I just added a caveat, thanks Annie Kate. When I r...I just added a caveat, thanks Annie Kate. When I read this in the book, and then later read of Pierre Curie's death, I was reminded of a comment made by someone I knew who counselled people who had been involved in the occult - they often die violent deaths. Sobering. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-3068170662795415972015-07-22T09:39:07.864+10:002015-07-22T09:39:07.864+10:00I read this aloud a few years ago and we loved it....I read this aloud a few years ago and we loved it. I found it very sad and moving how both Marie and Pierre worshiped their ideals rather than God, and how were interested in spiritualists. On the other hand, occasionally we even burst out laughing at the absurdity of their ideas.<br /><br />I had read it when I was a teen and I think this book profoundly influenced my life, sometimes in a good way, sometimes not. Thanks for the review.Annie Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412025824888654453noreply@blogger.com