Lessons in Chemistry

I picked this book up as I had watched a few episodes at my friend's house, and after realising that I don't have the necessary subscription to watch more, it seemed that buying the book was the wisest move. I've also taken to using labels from Formula One merchandise as bookmarks lately, they're quite sturdy and aesthetic so it feels almost wasteful to not find some sort of purpose for them.

I do find it a little weird reading a book after watching the show, as you already know what to expect which takes a little bit of the suspense away. However, I was surprised when I reached the first chapter written from the perspective of the main lead's adopted dog Six-Thirty! These chapters are refreshing, innocent and heart warming, and I have no idea how this would have been dealt with in the show. 

As main characters go, I can't recall another so sure that both she and the world can be better. She battles with her colleagues, at the science lab and the tv station, and with societal norms of the time, some of which are still unfortunately present today, with such determination that she makes standing up for yourself look easy and not something one should only do on occasion. This is such a powerful message throughout the book, and one I enjoy living by and recommend others do too, if ever you need to stand up for yourself you should, none of that 'pick your battles' nonsense! Fight...Win... make Edna Mode proud of you!

I think I would quite enjoy an episode of Supper at Six, a TV station somewhere should really make the show, with a presenter like Elizabeth Zott dishing out encouragement boosts throughout, and it would be a hit! Especially if they use the recommended timeslot to fight the Afternoon Depression Zone, which I wholeheartedly believe in. I do not do my best work in those hours, I doubt anyone does, more workplaces should really take that into consideration and let us watch an educational and inspirational cooking show to reenergise in the middle of the afternoon.

Overall the story is engaging and makes you want to read on to see what Elizabeth Zott will overcome next. If you want a calm read, all the while reliving your STEM childhood, with a dash empowerment on the side then definitely give this a try.