This funny, poignant, and fiercely inspiring novel revolves around Elizabeth Zott—a brilliant scientist, devoted mother, and kind and complex human. Rational and uncompromising, Zott cares not for convention, nor for coddling male egos…but it's the 1960s (not to mention she's a single mom who lost the love of her life), so things aren't always easy for her. Lessons in Chemistry offers several infinitely lovable characters (including a wonderfully wise dog named 6:30) and a propulsive story line that will have you cheering, even through Zott's most difficult challenges.