“Whenever you start doubting yourself, whenever you feel afraid, just remember. Courage is the root of change and change is what we're chemically designed to do.”
This book SCREAMS BOSS BABE! I voted for this on Goodreads for the best historical fiction and double-checked that I clicked it, hoping I could triple-vote lol It's so rare that I feel empty and longing after finishing a book but this one had me questioning the ignorance that was lived back in the '60s and the oppression toward women. The fact that Lessons in Chemistry will be a Tv series makes me giddy.
I loved being able to enter Elizabeth Zott's mindset, and seeing the world through her eyes, because she was not backing down, no matter the outcome, no matter the obstacle and the lack of support, Elizabeth set a role for women and she became an unfiltered leader.
This book is so special to me because I felt so many emotions, and the author's ability to place humor while educating the reader on chemistry, rowing, women's rights, etc. is admirable. I can't and won't stop recommending this book to anyone, not just women, but anyone that wants to widen their views on what it was like to be a female chemist in the '60s.
Elizabeth Zott is an intelligent woman that performs a job that is highly overqualified for her, but she kicks ass and is the best at it. She meets arrogant Calvin Evans, another chemist like her, and both polar opposites somehow find a way to fall in love. There are rumors, and not many opportunities for Elizabeth as she is a female chemist, and Evans who is already a famous and well-respected chemist tries to bring her into man-leading hobbies. A lot of revelations and tragedies only make Elizabeth Zott stronger, leaving her at times with no money and no one she can count on.
I loved this book soooooooooooooooooo much. I'm devastated that it finished, idk what to do with my life now lol
Rating: 5
Format: Audiobook
Genre: Historical Fiction
Narrator: Miranda Raison
Author: Bonnie Garmus
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