This review is my opinion. . . I received no compensation for it at all. . . . I did not receive a copy of the book from the publisher or author.
I borrowed "The Radium Girls -- the dark story of America's shining women" from the library.
I do not know how I came across the book. . . it may have been from another blog, it may have been from a search I did. . . .I have no idea.
But I am so very glad that I found it.
Yes, the subject matter is dark and depressing, but the writing style that Kate Moore has held me spellbound and I wish I could have just stayed home and read the entire book at one time.
Alas, work, travel, and family prevented that. . . . but this is a great page turner of a book.
The women are brought to such vivid life on the page that you really feel that you know them. . . .and can feel the anguish that they are going through.
It is a story that starts in the early 1900's. . . . .but it could easily be a struggle taking place today since the author concentrated on the women, not the politics (although does that ever really change?), not the standards of the day, etc. . . . .just the women and those men that were willing to help them. Of course the "villains" are there too, since without them there could be no victory.
I have read a LOT of books (just check out the books tab) over the years and I do not think that I have read a book that I wanted to recommend so totally as this one.
Well written, extensively researched, and, since I live in New Jersey, extremely relatable are just some of the reasons I decided to write this post.
If you enjoy reading true stories I hope that you will pick this up, read it and then let me know what you think.
In peace and pieces,
Sherry
This content was originally posted on the quilt blog Books, Hooks, Sticks, etc. (www.bookshookssticksetc.blogspot.com). If you are reading this on any site other than the original or quilterblogs.com it is WITHOUT my permission and the content has been stolen.
I borrowed "The Radium Girls -- the dark story of America's shining women" from the library.
I do not know how I came across the book. . . it may have been from another blog, it may have been from a search I did. . . .I have no idea.
But I am so very glad that I found it.
Yes, the subject matter is dark and depressing, but the writing style that Kate Moore has held me spellbound and I wish I could have just stayed home and read the entire book at one time.
Alas, work, travel, and family prevented that. . . . but this is a great page turner of a book.
The women are brought to such vivid life on the page that you really feel that you know them. . . .and can feel the anguish that they are going through.
It is a story that starts in the early 1900's. . . . .but it could easily be a struggle taking place today since the author concentrated on the women, not the politics (although does that ever really change?), not the standards of the day, etc. . . . .just the women and those men that were willing to help them. Of course the "villains" are there too, since without them there could be no victory.
I have read a LOT of books (just check out the books tab) over the years and I do not think that I have read a book that I wanted to recommend so totally as this one.
Well written, extensively researched, and, since I live in New Jersey, extremely relatable are just some of the reasons I decided to write this post.
If you enjoy reading true stories I hope that you will pick this up, read it and then let me know what you think.
In peace and pieces,
Sherry
This content was originally posted on the quilt blog Books, Hooks, Sticks, etc. (www.bookshookssticksetc.blogspot.com). If you are reading this on any site other than the original or quilterblogs.com it is WITHOUT my permission and the content has been stolen.
