Garmus, Bonnie
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385547345
- author:
- Garmus, Bonnie
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Doubleday & Co Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 16.3 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Women, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elizabeth Zott is a formidable and unapologetic scientist in 1960s California, whose career takes an unexpected turn when she becomes the star of a popular TV cooking show. Her unusual approach to cooking proves revolutionary, but as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Elizabeth Zott is daring women to change the status quo, and her message is both laugh-out-loud funny and shrewdly observant. A single mother and Nobel-prize nominated scientist, Elizabeth's life is unpredictable, but her chemistry with Calvin Evans, a lonely and brilliant colleague, is true. As she navigates her new role on TV, Elizabeth must confront the challenges of her past and the limitations of her present. With a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is a vibrant and original novel that explores the power of change and the importance of staying true to oneself. This novel is a worthwhile read for anyone looking for a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. With its unique heroine and witty dialogue, it is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading.