Author: Kate Moore
Published: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 480
Rating: 3/5
Summary:
This is the story of The Radium Girls, who worked as dial painters in the 1910's and 1920's and whose bodies were uncurably ravaged by the dangerous substance and who tried to get justice for the deathly harm that was brought to them by the companies they worked for.
Review:
I had no prior knowledge to this historical event before I picked this book up on a whim, and I feel like I learned so much!
Reading this was a rollercoaster of emotions; I felt hopeful, appalled, enraged, horrified and heartbroken. I was astounded by what these women went through and it felt like an honor to get to know them and read about their painful and brave fight. The book really gives a look into their lives and their struggles, but also their hope and their willingness to battle for justice.
It did take me a good while to get through this though, I must admit. There is a lot to get through here and a lot of stories to tell, and although I understand their importance, they became slightly repetitive after a while. There's also a lot of facts to go through and they were often presented in a way that felt dry and slow, which made me less inclined to keep going.
It was worth making my way through though and it's an important and interesting story, and one I'm very happy I've learned more about. These women greatly deserve to have their stories told.
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