Lessons in Chemistry - Book Review

 Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

 5 stars

 

 

 

Women who want to learn? Women in the sciences? Women who want to be seen as more than a Mrs.?

Zott is breaking the ceiling in the most un-conventional ways, along with her daughter, Madeline (Mad), her dog, her love, Calvin and a few people who do not let her down.

At a time in history when an unmarried, intelligent and beautiful woman is deemed inconsequential, Elizabeth Zott is a force. She accomplishes being seen in controversial ways, and stays true to herself by tackling rowing (a man's sport) and teaching science through recipes.

A lovely, charming, easy to read story about Elizabeth Zott as she endures the current thinking in the 60s. #BonnieGarmus offers a mixture of humour with thought-provoking dialogue and insight that will make you re-read sentences to enjoy and appreciate them a second time.

"When one is raised on a steady diet of sorrow, it's hard to imagine that others might have had an even larger serving."

A story of love by accident, of heart-break, and of laugh out loud writing. You will not be disappointed with this look at women’s role in the 60s, the absurd expectations, and the weird and wonderful connection between women.

"Calvin was a brilliant man, but if he had one flaw, it was his ability to hold a grudge."  These words alone, set the journey to discovery within its pages.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #PenguinRandomHouseCanada for an advance copy of this truly remarkable book. I hope it provides a nudge to women everywhere to pursue what they believe in for themselves.

Still reading,



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