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Lessons in Chemistry
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH PANDORA SYKES
Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts here
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.
But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.
Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.
Critic reviews
‘Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with life, generosity and courage’ RACHEL JOYCE
'A novel that sparks joy with every page' ELIZABETH DAY
'I loved Lessons in Chemistry and am devastated to have finished it!' NIGELLA LAWSON
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- Paul BROWN
- 26-04-22
Wonderful story
A wonderful story, beautifully written and excellently read by the narrator.
Moving, amusing, reflective and unexpected. A great read that I have recommended to all my friends. Women of a certain age will identify with the story and wish they had read it 40 years ago.
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- kirsty
- 02-05-22
Fantastic book.
Listened to this after hearing a review on the radio. It was wonderful. I loved it 😊
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- Sue
- 13-01-23
Enthralling story, beautifully narrated
Like so many reviewers I loved this book! The story was original and brought living as a woman in 1950’s and 60’s America vividly to life. The cerebral powers of Elizabeth Zott, her daughter and her dog might have been overstated, but they added to the richness of the narrative, and reinforced the huge gap between what women (and dogs!) were expected to do in this era,and what they were actually capable of. I am looking forward to the TV serialisation of this book,and to Bonnie Garmus’s novel.
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- Dylan
- 28-09-22
Bereft that I have finished this novel
Completely immersed in this story I didn’t want it to end….. now what do I read? Read it on Audible which was excellent the reader had so many different voice characters. 5 stars from me!
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-10-22
take a moment
What an uplifting book, I loved it, Loved Elizabeth Zott. wonderful Smash the patriarchy book.
now children go set the table, your mother needs a moment.
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- Mrs E
- 22-08-22
Inspiring page turning immersive
I defy anyone not to love this book and all the wonderful characters. Brilliant
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-06-22
Lessons in Chemistry
A stunning book, Elizabeth Zoth is inspiring on so many levels. I love the way she doesn’t edit what she thinks or filters what she says. A brave human being
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- isla watts
- 02-08-22
Great listen
I loved this and it really made me keep thinking for days after just how hard my mum aunties etc had it growing up, real eye opener
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- V Woodgate
- 29-08-22
Original
Excellent narration, which is so important! original story, gave lots of food for thought. I very much enjoyed it.
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- Ms. P. Macdonald
- 25-06-22
Quirky, intelligent and fun
I loved this book. It explores serious themes but in an entertaining, thought-provoking way!
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