★★★★ Blurb 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 Ins… | kirstyreviewsbooks May 22 | Blurb 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. My Opinion Lessons in Chemistry is a book I have heard a lot about, so when it was suggested as my local book club book it was definitely a book I was finally going to read. I fully expected to love this book but sadly it didn't quite live up to my expectation - it was still an enjoyable read. The characters were all interesting and I really felt for Elizabeth - she really did have such a tough time. Elizabeth was a true inspiration. Rating 4/5 | | | | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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