grifmk01's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing piece of literature everyone should read. I did find the writing is very factual, and research heavy. The narrative is a little textbook at times, but I think it still gives the women humanity that most other documents on the Radium Girls fails to capture. The author made a great point to share the women's stories, not just the medical research and court cases.
annebennett1957's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. What an incredibly horrible story. The Radium Girls were not told the substance they were painting onto the clock and watch faces was dangerous. They were told to make the brush tip thinner for specific concise strokes by lipping it, essentially eating the radioactive paint constantly each work day.
When the girls started getting sick, the company wouldn't help them nor admit any guilt. Eventually, though the Radium Girls prevailed and made the Federal Govt. enact workplace safety practices, and other laws to reduce workplace dangers.
Really amazing.
Why only 4 stars? It is my fault. I didn't leave enough time before book club to complete the long 479 page book or listen to the 16 hours of the audiobook. Instead I bumped up the speed on the audiobook and had to skip several chapters along the way. All together we listen to about 3/4 book, obviously missing a lot of details along the way. We did listen the conclusion, epilogue, afterwards, and author's note however.
When the girls started getting sick, the company wouldn't help them nor admit any guilt. Eventually, though the Radium Girls prevailed and made the Federal Govt. enact workplace safety practices, and other laws to reduce workplace dangers.
Really amazing.
Why only 4 stars? It is my fault. I didn't leave enough time before book club to complete the long 479 page book or listen to the 16 hours of the audiobook. Instead I bumped up the speed on the audiobook and had to skip several chapters along the way. All together we listen to about 3/4 book, obviously missing a lot of details along the way. We did listen the conclusion, epilogue, afterwards, and author's note however.
aliyah_lingo's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot even imagine what these women went through, but I am so glad their story has been told.
nikimetcalf's review against another edition
3.0
Very informative read about such an interesting and haunting topic. A bit dense at times, but still a good dark, true crime filled book.
kayleighb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
author_d_r_oestreicher's review against another edition
5.0
NIGHTMARES. True-story horror. More nightmares. The Radium Girls by Kate Moore tells the story of poor, young women hired to paint radium (glow-in-the-dark) dials. They received radiation poisoning with no relief or protection from the government or their employers. Radiation poisoning is horrific - pain, disintegrating bones, cancer, and disfigurement.
Imagine the tobacco cover-up: deceit, disinformation, and delay. The radium industry killed fewer people, but the arrogance and behavior were similar. Well researched and thorough. The author tries to end on a positive note, but the facts prevent this. Read it if you dare.
For more sordid details: http://1book42day.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-radium-girls-by-kate-moore.html
Imagine the tobacco cover-up: deceit, disinformation, and delay. The radium industry killed fewer people, but the arrogance and behavior were similar. Well researched and thorough. The author tries to end on a positive note, but the facts prevent this. Read it if you dare.
For more sordid details: http://1book42day.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-radium-girls-by-kate-moore.html