This book is amazing. It handles terrible events with respect and humor, without belittleing and without making such events life defining. Science, parenting and companionship define the story of Elizabeth Zott.

Some quotes:
"Scientists expect mistakes, and because of it, we embrace failure."

"[...] Don't you think it's possible to believe in both God and science?"
"Sure [...] It's called intellectual dishonesty".

Families required constant maintenance.

[...] the reduction of women to something less than men [...] is not biological: it's cultural.

"Religion is based on faith."
"But you realize, [...] that faith isn't based on religion. Right?"

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[...] he'd felt completely nonpulsed. [...] Amanda was his daughter and he was her father. He loved her with all his heart. Biology was overrrated.</spoiler>