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The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark
Kate Moore
4.24 AVERAGE
129 reviews for:
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark
Kate Moore
4.24 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
If you want to read about cartoonishly evil corporations this book is for you.
I was brought to tears multiple times. What happened to these women is horrifying and the fact that it could have been so easily prevented but wasn't because of corporate greed makes it soo frustrating to read.
One star removed just because of some pacing issues but a great book nonetheless, one of those that stays with you for a long time.
4 stars.
I was brought to tears multiple times. What happened to these women is horrifying and the fact that it could have been so easily prevented but wasn't because of corporate greed makes it soo frustrating to read.
One star removed just because of some pacing issues but a great book nonetheless, one of those that stays with you for a long time.
4 stars.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review. The opinions are entirely my own, and any quotes are taken from the ARC and may be different in the final published copy.
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark was adapted for younger readers by Kate Moore from her bestselling novel The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women.
It tells the story of the wonder drug of the early 1900s, radium. It was thought to cure illnesses, and its luminescent properties made it ideal for glow-in-the-dark watches and for dials and instruments of pilots during WWI. To paint these devices, women would lick the brushes, dip them into the radium, paint, then repeat. The women did not know they were becoming sick with radium poisoning. Some did not show symptoms until years after they stopped working with the radium.
If you read the original version, you know it is detailed and includes timelines of multiple people. The version for a younger audience is written with age-appropriate content, but it is still incredibly detailed and more than 400 pages. The story shows these women as individuals, showing their separate lives, but also the strong, tight-knit group who fought for themselves and to ensure workplace safety for all.
This book is perfect for assigned reading for history or science classes.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/1/20.
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark was adapted for younger readers by Kate Moore from her bestselling novel The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women.
It tells the story of the wonder drug of the early 1900s, radium. It was thought to cure illnesses, and its luminescent properties made it ideal for glow-in-the-dark watches and for dials and instruments of pilots during WWI. To paint these devices, women would lick the brushes, dip them into the radium, paint, then repeat. The women did not know they were becoming sick with radium poisoning. Some did not show symptoms until years after they stopped working with the radium.
If you read the original version, you know it is detailed and includes timelines of multiple people. The version for a younger audience is written with age-appropriate content, but it is still incredibly detailed and more than 400 pages. The story shows these women as individuals, showing their separate lives, but also the strong, tight-knit group who fought for themselves and to ensure workplace safety for all.
This book is perfect for assigned reading for history or science classes.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/1/20.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review. The opinions are entirely my own, and any quotes are taken from the ARC and may be different in the final published copy.
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark was adapted for younger readers by Kate Moore from her bestselling novel The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women.
It tells the story of the wonder drug of the early 1900s, radium. It was thought to cure illnesses, and its luminescent properties made it ideal for glow-in-the-dark watches and for dials and instruments of pilots during WWI. To paint these devices, women would lick the brushes, dip them into the radium, paint, then repeat. The women did not know they were becoming sick with radium poisoning. Some did not show symptoms until years after they stopped working with the radium.
If you read the original version, you know it is detailed and includes timelines of multiple people. The version for a younger audience is written with age-appropriate content, but it is still incredibly detailed and more than 400 pages. The story shows these women as individuals, showing their separate lives, but also the strong, tight-knit group who fought for themselves and to ensure workplace safety for all.
This book is perfect for assigned reading for history or science classes.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/1/20.
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark was adapted for younger readers by Kate Moore from her bestselling novel The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women.
It tells the story of the wonder drug of the early 1900s, radium. It was thought to cure illnesses, and its luminescent properties made it ideal for glow-in-the-dark watches and for dials and instruments of pilots during WWI. To paint these devices, women would lick the brushes, dip them into the radium, paint, then repeat. The women did not know they were becoming sick with radium poisoning. Some did not show symptoms until years after they stopped working with the radium.
If you read the original version, you know it is detailed and includes timelines of multiple people. The version for a younger audience is written with age-appropriate content, but it is still incredibly detailed and more than 400 pages. The story shows these women as individuals, showing their separate lives, but also the strong, tight-knit group who fought for themselves and to ensure workplace safety for all.
This book is perfect for assigned reading for history or science classes.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/1/20.
emotional
informative
medium-paced
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
This was equal parts fascinating and terrifying. The injustice and discrimination these women (girls!) faced that ultimately lead to their deaths is horrifying. A piece of history I had never heard about.
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Stellar nonfiction for this age group. Well-researched and accessible and engaging.
4.5⭐
This was a highly engrossing read that I didn't want to put down. In fact, I was so absorbed by the book that I missed my bus stop. My heart broke for everything the Radium Girls went through and multiple times I found myself tearing up at the lifelong suffering and injustice they faced. Their extraordinary strength, courage and spirit moved me deeply.
I often feel conflicted when it comes to non-fiction books like this because on one hand, the dramatised writing and language makes for a very compelling and emotional read. At the same time, I prefer non-fiction books to give a more balanced and factual account instead of bringing in personal biases. Hmmm...
Nevertheless, this is an incredible, powerful and haunting read that I would highly recommend!
This was a highly engrossing read that I didn't want to put down. In fact, I was so absorbed by the book that I missed my bus stop. My heart broke for everything the Radium Girls went through and multiple times I found myself tearing up at the lifelong suffering and injustice they faced. Their extraordinary strength, courage and spirit moved me deeply.
I often feel conflicted when it comes to non-fiction books like this because on one hand, the dramatised writing and language makes for a very compelling and emotional read. At the same time, I prefer non-fiction books to give a more balanced and factual account instead of bringing in personal biases. Hmmm...
Nevertheless, this is an incredible, powerful and haunting read that I would highly recommend!