Lessons in Chemistry
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This novel is "irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel" (The New York Times Book Review) and "witty, sometimes hilarious...the Catch-22 of early feminism" (Stephen King, via Twitter).
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with--of all things--her mind. True chemistry results. But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth's unusual approach to cooking ("combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride") proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn't just teaching women to cook. She's daring them to change the status quo. Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
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Rated 1 starsSOOO overrated. So bad.
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Rated 5 starsGreat mix of chemistry and life.
I had been waiting to read this book for so long. It was worth the wait. Awesome book.
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Rated 5 starsLove
So good & I loved the humor!
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Rated 5 starsCannot believe how good this book is!
Good God! I had no idea! Quite believably one of the best, if not the best book I’ve read in years. The movie was very good, if not great. The book, however, is miles above that, at a whole new level. Not only that, but it’s not just beautifully written, but expertly written. I was even teary at the end. Miss Zot is the unflattering epitome of the original thinker, unspoiled by any cultural norm and truly inspired by...
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Rated 4 starsMore Power of Women
Lessons in Chemistry is an amusing story with moments of heartbreak about a woman who courageously speaks her mind. It shows how tough it was for 1950's women to make a place for themselves. This is an easy read that’s as appealing as it is readable for you to enjoy Lessons in Chemistry. This was a fun read that I highly recommend.
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