Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Garmus

Publisher: Doubleday Books
Ginasbookreport Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Literature
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Elizabeth is a scientist, and society and men aren’t happy about it. They can try to “put her in her place,” but she is still going to set up her lab and do the work. She is a force that will not be stopped no matter what life throws her way. When she finds herself raising a daughter alone, she puts her own brand of Elizabeth into parenting. You will laugh and cry along with Elizabeth and her loved ones. (I was especially partial to Six Thirty.)

Lessons in Chemistry is an exploration of the repression of women and the spine of steel that it takes to persevere anyway. It’s easy to see why so many have fallen in love with this book and Elizabeth. I, for one, can’t wait to see how this translates to the screen in the Apple TV+ series. I enjoyed reading this book beachside and will always remember how entertaining it was. I was initially hesitant to read it because it felt like EVERYONE was recommending it and sometimes those expectations get set too high. Not here. It is a a great read.