Melissa (Trying to Catch Up)'s Reviews > Lessons in Chemistry

Everything I love in a book—smart women, great dog, found family. Excellent read.

I adored chemist Elizabeth Zott. She's trying to exist in the "good old boys" world of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Where the woman's place is in the home, remaining silent, and following along with what the men say. Yet Elizabeth isn't wired that way, and the journey of this book shows her humor, warmth, and intelligence in a way that baffles the status quo.

This novel is uplifting, at times infuriating, and still every time heartwarming and encouraging. We all could use a bit of Elizabeth Zott in our lives (and a smart wonderful dog like Six-Thirty)

Highly recommended.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.