Set in the United States during the 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who finds herself battling the prejudices and barriers of a profoundly male-dominated society. Elizabeth works in a California research laboratory, where her abilities are frequently doubted simply because she is a woman. Yet her determination and creativity drive her to challenge conventions and defy stereotypes. Her life takes an unexpected turn with a television cooking programme called Supper at Six. Here, Elizabeth turns every recipe into a lesson in science, captivating her audience. Garmus creates a lively and whimsical comedy about American society at the time, in which the heroine has to navigate a world largely ruled by men. She becomes a powerful figure for her female viewers, urging them to recognise their own value and refuse the roles that society tries to impose upon them. In 2023, the book was adapted into a television miniseries starring Brie Larson.

Lezioni di chimica

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Doubleday, 2025