Thursday, December 28, 2023

Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

 Why do I have to wait all year for the best book?  I put this one at the top of my list for 2023 although Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperfield came close, I enjoyed the laughter and spunk of Garmus's story.

Elizabeth Zott is a scientist to be taken seriously -- though in the 1960s that isn't going to happen. Her sharp intellect is ignored or overlooked by her male colleagues.  She finds her soulmate only to move on and become a daytime TV cooking show host.  

I found myself cheering for her and her perseverance and take-no-nonsense attitude.  It's a reflection of attitudes that were and are still with us.  Add this one to your list - you won't be disappointed.   

Published: 2023  Read: December 2023  Genre: Fiction

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