We could have actually cared. The truth is, the woman was so fascinating that she could not possibly be contained in one book unless one wanted to read 700 pages. A novel exploration of the life of the actress Hedy Lamarr, her scientific aspirations and her difficult marriage to a Nazi sympathizer. That’s Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani human rights... To see what your friends thought of this book, The book is based on the real life of Hedy Lamarr. Welcome back. Marie Benedict beautifully captures the strength and tenacity of a woman who was sought after be. Yes Carnegie's Maid is a worthwhile read. Hedy Lamarr was a brilliant, fascinating woman and while Benedict hit the highlights of her life, that's all she did—hit the highlights. The Alice Network Kate Quinn. Or would we prove to be strong without them? It fell flat for me, but I had high expectations. But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: she was a scientist. Her father encourages her to pursue both. Benedict brought to life the little known history of one of the world’s most beautiful women and, more importantly, highly intelligent women. As a very young woman, Hedy marries one of the richest men in Austria, the munitions manufacturer Fritz Mandl. I can't say enough about how disappointing I found this book. Her invention along with George Antheil wasn’t incorporated by the US Navy until the 1960s; the principles of their work are incorporated into Bluetooth technology. We're talking about the woman who in real life invented wifi and a WWII naval torpedo system. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. "The Only Woman In The Room" is a true story about a wonderful person. As the trophy wife she is privy to many dinner parties and clandestine meetings between powerful heads of state, and with her amazing intelligence she ta. Born in Austria to a Jewish family, Hedy attracts the attention of a high-ranking Austrian arms dealer and marries him to try to protect her family from Nazi persecution. This is a good story, which whilst I enjoyed reading it in some parts, I was left lacking information at points in the book and certainly at the end. by Marie Benedict ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 15, 2019. Once Hedwig marries Fritz, she realizes she made a terrible mistake and is imprisoned and abused by her controlling husband. When he decides to do so, it starts his personal nightmare. And does it well. 3.5 stars Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for allowing me to read and review this ARC. She is perhaps best known as Marie Benedict for her works of historical fiction: The Only Woman in the Room (2019), Carnegie's Maid (2018), and The Other Einstein (2016). I read The Only Woman in the Room in two sittings over a weekend. Marie Benedict is the author of The Other Einstein, Carnegie's Maid, The Only Woman in the Room, and Lady Clementine. She goes on to make significant contributions in the world of invention and scientific achievements. She is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. She developed, along with George Antheil, a radio guidance system for torpedoes. Visit her online at authormariebenedict.com. They were unguarded in some of their conversations because they only saw her stunning beauty, and didn't realize she also had a brilliant mind. Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a commercial litigator at two of the country's premier law firms. Marie Benedict beautifully captures the strength and tenacity of a woman who was sought after because of her beauty, but never settled to be treated less than she was worth. As expected, there were few that were not glowing and those that were seemed to be disgruntled that there was so much more to Hedy Lamarr than what this book contained. Publication Date: August 6, 2019; Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction; Paperback: 336 pages; Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark; ISBN-10: 1492666890; ISBN-13: 9781492666899 An incredible and surprising life story that begins when as a young actress, she catches the eye of wealthy Friedrich Mandl, the renowned ‘Merchant of Death’ and Austria’s richest man. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by the publisher. The New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! But Hedwig’s parents are concerned about the developing hatred for Jews and believes a marriage between Hedwig and Fritz will save them all. The Address Sourcebooks Landmark. The Only Woman in the Room was a well written glimpse into the life of Hedy Lamarr. She married an older, wealthy man, Fritz Mandl, who manufactured munitions. Her father encourages her to pursue both. Please try your request again later. It was an okay read but I’d have loved to have enjoyed it, especially as it was based on a true story. While all women can face sexist discrimination at work, the stakes for Black women have always been much higher. Fantastic read. If I could have given it 3.5 stars, I would have, but that wasn't possible. At the end I'm left wanting the biography I thought I was choosing. That would make her 13 or 14 years old. She embarked on a new, thematically connected series of historical fiction excavating the stories of important, complex and fascinating women from the past with THE OTHER EINSTEIN, which tells the tale of Albert Einstein's first wife, a physicist herself, and the role she might have played in his theories. Instead, we're left with scenes that should have been moving that aren't: Benedict even makes the moment when Lamarr learns about Pearl Harbor boring -- and Pearl Harbor is one of the most moving events of all time. The navy did not implement her system until the 1960s. The book showed me Lamar's steely determination, even at the age of 19. Those secrets lead her to become an inventor of a unique radio-communication devise that may help win the war. This one was a page-turner for me and one that certainly had me doing more research as soon as I'd gotten to the last page. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2020. To have such a complex woman with a life full of hardships and to only tell the story of her first husband and to continually recycle the same thoughts in her internal dialogue because this book basically is a regurgitation of her Wiki page does such a disservice to Hedy’s life. A few pages later, her father claims that she doesn't understand the delicacy of the political situation because she was born after the Great War. It is an interesting take on Hedy LaMarr’s life. She is just gaining respect as an actress when she meets her biggest fan, Fritz Mandl. One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen, Hedy Lamarr also designed a secret weapon against Nazi Germany. I do think this will make a great movie, which would benefit from additional information. by Sourcebooks Landmark. DNF at 20%. It inspired me to read more by the author. As I read, I wanted to hurl the book across the room many times. A must for historical fiction fans! He is referred to as a refuge from a European country in the book. She lived with her Jewish family in Vienna when Hitler was threatening to invade Austria. It showcases the life and vast accomplishments of beautiful and intelligent Heidi Kiesler (aka Hedi Lamarr). “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” Another fifty to one hundred pages to add texture and detail to the incidents depicted or to include Hedy's childhood or something to add depth and richness to a story that never quite sparked and sparkled in a manner worthy of its subject. She married an older, wealthy man, Fritz Mandl, who manufactured munitions. Could the world handle both? Being the “only” can leave you feeling as an outsider when you just want to be in. At the start I forgot I was reading about a real person, but when I recalled who she was, I could not but be amazed. Paperback. Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019. The Only Woman in the Room chronicles the long and accomplished life of Hedy Lamarr (born Hedwig Keisler), the Hollywood screen star from the 1940s and 1950s. Verified Purchase. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. While I found the novel unbalanced, the relationship Hedy had with her mother gave me food for thought- if it were not for some hurtful relationships, how would we know our own strength? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. What a great book it could have been. It inspired me to read more by the author. This fast-paced Historical fiction novel tells the story of actress Hedy Lamarr, from Austrian actress to the wife of an arms dealer with ties to the Nazi party, to Hollywood starlet and inventor. His charm during their whirlwind romance (seven weeks) was short-lived. I actually was disturbed by her parents willingness to use her fame/ notoriety to “protect” them in the event Austria fell to Hitler. Marie Benedict’s research into her life shines through! Marie Benedict’s The Only Woman in the Room is the story of Hedy Lamarr, a woman best known for her roles on the silver screen. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2019. There were so many opportunities to elaborate the story line and build more impact and character information. Ships from and sold by W I L K I N S O N - B O O K S. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! She longs to be a famous actress but also is interested in science. Actress. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2019. spins the tale of Lamarr, born Hedwig Kiesler, from her late teens in Austria … Start by marking “The Only Woman in the Room” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Although we were scheduled to book club this in March 2020, it's been shelved until when we can resume meetings again due to the Pandemic. And I was left wanting. I found the story interesting, especially the early part about the relationship with her mother and father, as well as her teenage marriage to the fabulously wealthy Fritz Mandl. Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019. I should have looked more closely at this title, because I thought that I was picking up a biography instead of historical fiction. She became Hedy Lamarr, screen star. She and Antheil were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014 for this invention. That she had escaped from a war torn Europe and possessed a genius mind behind her stunning looks. Her latest book -- THE MYSTERY OF MRS. CHRISTIE -- focuses on the real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie and the role it played in shaping her into the world's most successful novelist. But there was so much more to her story than her rise to stardom. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019. The Paris Library Janet Skeslien Charles. The author presents a cursory overview of actress Hedy Lamarr's amazing life and, in such, makes it utterly un-amazing. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. Most people only know Lamarr as an American screen star, but she invented what would become modern technology that we all depend upon today. During her marriage she overheard conversations between military and political leaders from Austria, Germany, and Italy. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece. Th. Follow-up to Question 4: Do a bit of research into other women in history who faced similar barriers in their attempts to penetrate the male domains of science and technology. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "The Only Woman In The Room" is a true story about a wonderful person. Perhaps Benedict was wary of embellishing/fictionalizing too much of the life of someone about whom so much is known, but it resulted in a novel that was a bit flat. The. Another fifty to one hundred pages to add texture and detail to the incidents depicted or to. She was 19 years old when the story starts in 1933 and when she was starring in Sissy at the Theater an der Wien, and when she starts dating Mandl. Hedy Lamarr was a brilliant, fascinating woman and while Benedict hit the highlights of her life, that's all she did—hit the highlights. Hedy Lamarr had an amazing life, and was much more than a beautiful actress. He gained his wealth by selling munitions in the period leading up to World War II. As a physics major at Yale in the 1970s, Eileen Pollack learned about gravitation and quantum mechanics and ballistics. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side, understanding more than anyone would guess. Mandl has quite a reputation with women and as an Austrian arms dealer. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM is a masterpiece. Had the book taken its time in moving through the events of her life, we could have learned more about her. This excellent novel begins in the early days of newly appointed chancellor Adolf Hitler. In reality she was also a very intelligent inventor. Although, the book was well researched and interesting in parts, there were other parts that seem to go on and on, if only I could have taken those parts out, or squashed them together, the book wouldn't have suffered from the midway slump that it did. Hedwig Kiesler is a young wealthy Jewish girl living in Vienna. Sourcebooks Landmark, $25.99 (272p) ISBN 978-1-4926-6686-8. She had many patents in her name. Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller. And THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM did just that. The Only Woman in the Room chronicles the long and accomplished life of Hedy Lamarr (born Hedwig Keisler), the Hollywood screen star from the 1940s and 1950s. But for me, it was light on development of other characters in her life. Once Hedwig marries Fritz. Beauty. She devised a plan to flee in disguise from their castle, and the whirlwind escape landed her in Hollywood. You either find a voice, or you quickly become irrelevant. She lands in Hollywood where she soon becomes a famous screen star, but behind the façade hides a guilt about the plight of her people in Austria during WW2, that she feels she didn't do enough to try to save before she fled. Yes Carnegie's Maid is a worthwhile read. Learn how to view your status as a strength, not a stigma. The Only Woman in the Room And that is rarely the aim of historical fiction - to be utterly thorough. She also developed the principle of Bluetooth technology. “The Only Woman in the Room” is stuck between being an actual novel that illustrates characters’ interior lives and creates emotional stakes and a biography that draws a straightforward and clear line between discrete live events. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Sad that as she neared the end of her life, things went awry. Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (Volume 4) (People Who Shaped Our World), The Only Woman in the Room: Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Women Real Estate Investors, American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt, The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen, "Once again, Benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked, with sparkling results. As a fan of historical fiction, I found The Only Woman in the Room to be fascinating. In addition to acting, Hedy invented the concept of a torpedo steering system (using frequency hopping) with the help of George Antheil. She was a Jew and fled Austria ahead of the Nazis. Marie Benedict, AKA Heather Terrell, writes both adult and young adult fiction. They were unguarded in some of their conversations because they only saw her stunning beauty, and didn't realize she also had a brillian. The first part of the book is set in pre-WW2 Austria, where as an aspiring actress she is forced into marriage with a notorious arms dealer. She was 19 years old when the story starts in 1933 and when she was starring in Sissy at the Theater an der Wien, and when she starts dating Mandl. In reality she was also a very intelligent inventor. For example, Lamarr's custody battle for her son takes one sentence. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This is a fictionalised account of screen siren Hedy Lamarr, known for her beauty, but not recognised until recently for her outstanding contribution to science. This fast-paced Historical fiction novel tells the story of actress Hedy Lamarr, from Austrian actress to the wife of an arms dealer with ties to the Nazi party, to Hollywood starlet and inventor. As the trophy wife she is privy to many dinner parties and clandestine meetings between powerful heads of state, and with her amazing intelligence she takes in a lot more than those that dismissed her as an airhead realise. As a 24-year-old corporate lawyer at Skadden, Arps in New York City in the mid-1990s, Marie Benedict was often the only woman in a room full of … Born in Austria to a Jewish family, Hedy attracts the attention of a high-ranking Austrian arms dealer and marries him to try to protect her family from Nazi persecution. Directed by Frank Darabont. She is incurably ill, but she cannot die. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern … Now, The Only Woman in the Room documents her life and work in a lively, anecdotal history that will appeal to historians, political scientists, newshounds, and ordinary citizens alike. She lived with her Jewish family in Vienna when Hitler was threatening to invade Austria. I'm also baffled as to why this is being published in January (according to the back of my Book Expo ARC), because it's an obvious beach read -- and is written as such. She was born in 1914. In short, here was a woman who yearned to be taken seriously all her life and then was given short shrift by this poorly written novel. She is just gaining respect as an actress when she meets her biggest fan, Fritz Mandl. THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM. Not only was she the only woman in the room, she was just 22 years old. I really enjoyed Marie benedict’s two previous books CARNEGIE’S MAID and THE OTHER EINSTEIN so was looking forward to her take on Hedy Lamarr. An inspiring book about a remarkable woman. Likewise, her physical appearance doesn't come to mind either...a bit before my time maybe? Author Marie Benedict gives some life to Ms. Lamarr’s off-screen ambitions as a scientist and inventor. Something went wrong. They were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. A disappointing book about a fascinating woman. January 8th 2019 To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. When You’re the Only Woman in the Room Intro Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published How many other opportunities have also been missed due to the oppression of women and their ideas? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2019. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I picked this up as it was the Barnes & Nobel monthly book club selection. She possessed a stunning beauty. From her marriage to an Austrian arms dealer before World War Two to her career as an American movie star, she fought to become more than just a pretty face. So well written, I couldn’t put it down! After marrying Hedi, he becomes controlling and abusive. Lamarr's story is so compelling and captivating. I knew that Hedy Lamarr was a beautiful, complicated and brilliant woman. Only her son, a lawyer, could bring her relief. She was primarily known as an actress, but she was also an inventor. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2020. It inspired me to read more by the author. I would heartily recommend people to read and learn about this outstanding, in every way, person. It showcases the life and vast accomplishments of beautiful and intelligent Heidi Kiesler (aka Hedi Lamarr). I loved Carnegie’s Maid so I was excited that Marie Benedict had a new book coming out. The first four fifths of the book covered her abusive relationship with her first husband, an inaccurate relationship with her parents (yes, she was close to her father and her mother was cold, but they never went along with her decision to marry her munitions mogul suitor), descriptions of her costumes and jewels, the controversy over her nude scenes and simulated orgasm in her first movie, her escape to America and, finally, finally, her invention of broad spectrum technology for which she received no recognition during her lifetime. Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a commercial litigator at two of the country's premier law firms. She longs to be a famous actress but also is interested in science. Most people only know Lamarr as an American screen star, but she invented what would become modern technology that we all depend upon today. I’m not so sure about this book and most likely it’s me...I expected more but found the tone of the writing to be a bit ‘flat.’ Again, most likely it was me! A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece. She also supported the cause of the Allies by selling millions of dollars of war bonds. Time skipped ahead too fast. While it listed some of her most famous roles, it failed to even mention her most acclaimed and well-known movie, the one that won several oscars, "Samson and Delilah," which co-starred Victor Mature. With Michael Cornelison, Dee Croxton, Brian Libby, Bob Brunson. — but the majority of the book is about her clothes, looks, and acting. "The Woman in the Room" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in King's 1978 collection Night Shift. I preordered this book because I knew a little bit about the real Hedy Keisler. Hedy escaped from her controlling husband before the Nazis invaded Austria, and eventually came to Hollywood. It starts when Hedy Kiesler is a 19 year old aspiring actress in Vienna being pursued by Fritz Mandl the wealthiest man in Austria. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece. She is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. Inventor. So using the knowledge of those pre-war meetings she starts to devise a weapon to try to bring an end to the war more swiftly. For example, Lamarr's custody battle for her son takes one sentence. She embarked on a new, thematically connected series of historical fiction excavating th. 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