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celtic67's review against another edition
5.0
This is a dazzling slice of history. The story of how women were treated as pawns in the story of corporate greed. A tale of how women were used and abused. With no rights and no protection against the insidious element Radium. An element that has no respect for the human body; and an employer who also has no respect for their employees. A story of brave women, who are being eaten alive from within, take on the machine of corporate greed. Not for themselves, for they are doomed, but for their families. A must read book. Highly recommended and commended.
maatkare_j's review against another edition
5.0
I read this in five hours because I could not put it down. (It was rage: I have never wanted so badly to travel back in time and punch so many people in the face.) What an appalling story - and what a stupendous triumph of will.
jenhurst's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing. So beautifully written, captivating and I was horrified by what these poor women went through. How they were lied too about how bad the paint was and how much it affected them. This is a huge example of workplace safety issues and how a lot of things in the workplace are designed with men in mind. It also shows women not being taken seriously. It’s infuriating but a really good read.
devonforest's review against another edition
5.0
This was very intense and a bit terrifying, but very interesting at the same time. This was a story that I had never heard of before so definitely interesting learning about a piece of history that was previously unknown.
imonyourside's review against another edition
3.0
I fully appreciate Kate Moore’s desire to tell the Radium Girls’ stories and believe she did them justice. However, the number of girls covered (to provide a more complete picture, I imagine) felt relentless at times. The individual persons were somewhat lost due to the number of stories to sort through. Interestingly, the long-windedness of the retellings (of sicknesses and court battles) allowed me to understand the frustration and exhaustion these women surely experienced.
I much preferred the latter half of the book with its resolution and the importance these women’s efforts (and their lawyers’) still play in society today (hello, OSHA!). Overall, I was happy to learn this history and was inspired by the character and kindness of the Radium Girls and the friendships they shared. May they rest peacefully in the afterlife.
I much preferred the latter half of the book with its resolution and the importance these women’s efforts (and their lawyers’) still play in society today (hello, OSHA!). Overall, I was happy to learn this history and was inspired by the character and kindness of the Radium Girls and the friendships they shared. May they rest peacefully in the afterlife.
shortybtrippin's review against another edition
3.0
Good book, horrible subject. Been on my list for a while, took ages because I’m not much into nonfiction usually but I’ve always been fascinated by what these women went through. Ghastly. Audiobook was a bore though, I guess I need to read it myself if it’s nonfiction. I wasn’t very thrilled with the narrator tbh.
squirrelsteph's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.5
Such a sad story. Listened to it on audible and so wasn't always in the mood for it. But wow an unknown story for me & really interesting to learn about.
thepaintedbookishgirl's review
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
5.0
Five stars for these young girls who suffered so much.