The Radium Girls

This heart-wrenching narrative tells the true story of the young women who worked in American factories during World War I, painting watch dials with self-luminous radium paint. As they began to fall mysteriously ill, they faced a corporate cover-up and a grueling legal battle for justice. Kate Moore highlights the courage of these "shining girls" whose tragic suffering led to significant advancements in workers' rights and occupational safety. It is a powerful, meticulously documented tribute to their resilience and their lasting legacy.

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