The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate MooreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars - I'll tell you to read it, even if you don't ask
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It is this reason that I often read history books, memoirs, and biographies. We can learn things from those who came before us.
The Radium Girls were the young ladies employed by various watch companies in the 1910s and 1920s to paint radioactive numbers on watch and dial faces to allow them to glow in the dark. These women endured unspeakable pain and suffering, but it is because of them that OHSA and other worker protections were put into place.
I found this story very relatable. The author made you care about the women by introducing you to them as more than just workers and names in a court case. We learned their hopes and dreams, their families, and much more. The research was thorough, with access to letters and diaries in addition to court records, depositions, and much more.
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