Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a delightful read and Elizabeth Zott is a strong character. 1961 and Elizabeth is a chemist working with an all male team at Hastings Research. Only the brilliant Calvin Evans - lonely, Nobel Prize nominated oddball actually listens and falls for her and her mind.
cover blurb - Like science, life is unpredictable. A few years later, Zott finds herself a single mother but also the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show, Supper at Six. Her unusual approach to cooking (naming the chemicals, discussing the whys of reactions) proves revolutionary. Not everyone is happy. Elizabeth Zott isn't just teaching women to cook. She's daring them to change the status quo.
This is a rather original book with a woman who is a straight shooter, doesn't kowtow to anyone. Her view as a woman is why not? I laughed out loud at times, shook my head at some of the male characters, and I rooted for Elizabeth and her daughter Mad. Plus the incredibly smart dog is a worthy character too.
Lessons in Chemistry - read it and take the moments for yourself.
Ok. This sounds like a lot of fun. Plus I love cooking, so I'm in. Putting it on my TBR list. Hope you are well, Joanne!
ReplyDeleteThanks. All well here. It’s a fun different read. No recipes though!
DeleteSeems like the sixties had a lot of strong, breakout women.
ReplyDeleteYep. And women are still trying to break free. Alas!
DeleteHi Joanne - definitely one to read ... thanks for the recommendation - cheers Hilary
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