The Price of Paradise

by Susana López Rubio

Everyone goes through difficulties in life. Health problems, money troubles, struggles with love—all of them more or less serious. Not even royalty is immune to misfortune.

“When you’re afraid, put my hat on and remember that the best way to beat monsters is to read science books.” From then on, I followed Mr. Einstein’s advice, and science books became my inseparable companions.

I learned women who don’t raise their voices when men behave badly are as bad as they are.