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Bonnie Garmus:
Hi, I loved this book so much, it was amazing. I am doing a research paper on the character of Elizabeth Zott for school. I just wanted to ask; are there any other books, or pieces of literature like poems or essays that served as inspiration or helped you in any way?
Bonnie Garmus
Thank you! Elizabeth Zott wasn't based on a real person--when I wrote her, I was writing my own role model. I didn't want to base her on a real person because then I'd run the risk of misrepresenting someone. But I do think there are several real live Elizabeth Zotts living in the world today and I take a lot of inspiration from their strength. Here are just a few: AOC, Elizabeth Warren, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, Stacey Abrams, Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott, Gisele Pelicot, Dr. Carla Hayden, Simone Biles, Michelle Obama.
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Bonnie Garmus:
Hi from Canada Bonnie - I am truly in love with Lessons in Chemistry. The truths and how they're spoken. Both laugh out loud funny and also so wrenching. Thank you for writing this. Now my question - at 65, after years on the business side of media, I started a podcast last year called "Getting it Wrong" and would love to invite you to be a guest. Is there an email address I could send a proper invitation? Thank you
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