The Only Woman in the Room

De: Marie Benedict

Narrado por: Suzanne Toren

She possessed a stunning beauty. She also possessed a stunning mind. Could the world handle both?

Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side, understanding more than anyone would guess. She devised a plan to flee in disguise from their castle, and the whirlwind escape landed her in Hollywood. She became Hedy Lamarr, screen star.

But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: She was a scientist. And she knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis...if anyone would listen to her.

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.

©2019 Marie Benedict (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

Without her, we may not have had cellphones!

Very interesting and intriguing, she was much more than a pretty face! Highly recommended! Was easy to listen to and I was surprised to learn of her past. Who would has thought...inventor?

Excellent !

Great book. Content is very interesting and at the same time suspenseful. Love that the author has so much of the real life and amazing accomplishments of Hedy Lamar. I have a new appreciation of not only a well know actress but a brilliant and accomplished inventor. Highly recommend!

Interesting, Engaging, Historical

I learned a lot about the main character. What a strong, smart and interesting woman she was!

Great book

Loved the book and learning about Hedy and her contribution! Highly suggest reading this book.

Good story, well read.

What a wonderful story! Beautiful and intelligent woman who lived in difficult times. I looked at her stunning pictures and could only admire her beauty and intelligence learning her life story. She was so much ahead of her time. I heard that Apple+ will have a serial about her life, cannot wait to see it.

Extraordinary Woman

The life of Hedy Lamar was extraordinary. It’s far more interesting than any movie she acted in. She obviously was a woman of keen intellect. It makes me wonder...if her invention had been accepted during the war, how many other things would she have invented?

A great listen!

I enjoyed this story tremendously. It was well written, well read, entertaining and very informative.

inspiring!

from start to finish the author keeps your attention. I did not know this of Ms. Lamar. Very interesting and inspiring!

Voice narration the only flaw

Good storyline but voice did not work for me, especially when she tried to speak like man.

Inspirational to all who face obstacles. Never give up!

So interesting and inspirational. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about all the roles this brave woman took on, both in movies, and more importantly, in real life.