Fabulous, searing account of a life in STEM

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this book. I cried when I finished it, in recognition of shared pain and bewilderment at the behaviour of our male 'colleagues' in science. I started this book without knowing what to expect and I soon found myself holding my breath with admiration/horror. As a woman who worked in a male dominated industry (mining) all my life, immersing myself in the misogeny of the era felt claustrophobic and far too real. An admirable book, beautifully written and one I would love to read again, if I can face the pain.



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