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A review by graff_fuller
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is NOT going to be for everyone. For those who want to keep the status quo OR those who are male chauvinists. These man babies are going to rail against this book, the upcoming adaptation and we've already seen them hate Brie Larson. Well, they are the minority in this world. Yes, they may still be in positions of power, but they see their time is coming to an end.
This story is hilarious, but it also shows a lot of problems that have been inherited over the years in our society. There has been an unequalness that needs to change. This book/story pushes against the inequalities and the fear that some men have of smart and extraordinary women.
Elizabeth Zott (which will be played by Brie Larson in the upcoming adaptation from AppleTV+) is the protagonist of the story. She's just trying to live her passion of science, and at every crossroad, she's manipulated, exploited, assualted, diminished and dismissed. This will resonate with EVERY woman who has ever lived.
My wife and my two daughters have fought against this injustice in their lives...and I have supported them in every way possible.
I read this book with my wife. Marie would read a chapter out loud, and then I'd read the next chapter out loud...and we've done this the entire day...and it's been an amazing day. We've laughed, we've cried, we've talked about experiences that have been shared in the book and we have been talking about it to our friends.
This is a great story.
Also, in this book...are men that act poorly. Too many examples, honestly...but for accuracy sake...it would've been a lot more (unfortunately). BUT, also...there are good men represented, too. Walter, especially. We loved Walter.
Of course we loved Calvin, but he's too important to talk about here, for we want you to read the book and see his part in the story.
This is fiction, for there wasn't a real Elizabeth Zott, but there are SO many examples of women doing the work, and men taking the credit. Shame. Shame. How could they live with themselves.
Lastly, in the #MeToo era, and the exploitation of women in the workforce being exposed (represented in the movie, She Said, and others), we are hoping that this becomes less and less prevelent. The poll of how many women have been raped or molested is staggering. This has GOT to stop! As a husband and a father, it sickens me...that even one has had this happened to them, but to see the numbers...is revolting.
I see a lot of people reading this book, and it always makes me happy.
Loved this book and am looking forward to the TV adaptation coming soon on AppltTV+.
This story is hilarious, but it also shows a lot of problems that have been inherited over the years in our society. There has been an unequalness that needs to change. This book/story pushes against the inequalities and the fear that some men have of smart and extraordinary women.
Elizabeth Zott (which will be played by Brie Larson in the upcoming adaptation from AppleTV+) is the protagonist of the story. She's just trying to live her passion of science, and at every crossroad, she's manipulated, exploited, assualted, diminished and dismissed. This will resonate with EVERY woman who has ever lived.
My wife and my two daughters have fought against this injustice in their lives...and I have supported them in every way possible.
I read this book with my wife. Marie would read a chapter out loud, and then I'd read the next chapter out loud...and we've done this the entire day...and it's been an amazing day. We've laughed, we've cried, we've talked about experiences that have been shared in the book and we have been talking about it to our friends.
This is a great story.
Also, in this book...are men that act poorly. Too many examples, honestly...but for accuracy sake...it would've been a lot more (unfortunately). BUT, also...there are good men represented, too. Walter, especially. We loved Walter.
Of course we loved Calvin, but he's too important to talk about here, for we want you to read the book and see his part in the story.
This is fiction, for there wasn't a real Elizabeth Zott, but there are SO many examples of women doing the work, and men taking the credit. Shame. Shame. How could they live with themselves.
Lastly, in the #MeToo era, and the exploitation of women in the workforce being exposed (represented in the movie, She Said, and others), we are hoping that this becomes less and less prevelent. The poll of how many women have been raped or molested is staggering. This has GOT to stop! As a husband and a father, it sickens me...that even one has had this happened to them, but to see the numbers...is revolting.
I see a lot of people reading this book, and it always makes me happy.
Loved this book and am looking forward to the TV adaptation coming soon on AppltTV+.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent