The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate MooreMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was so interesting. It was incredibly readable but very hard to read due to the content and all the names.
Radium Girls is the stories of the women dial painters in the early part of the 20th century (and even as recently as 1978) who were mislead about the safety of their work with radium. Often times leading to a painful and early death.
First, I can't believe none of this is ever covered in history classes. At all. Despite the fact the law suits these ladies filed are the basis for modern-day OSHA and other worker safety legislation and oversight.
Secondly, the ridiculousness these companies were able to get away with. Yes, in the beginning when it wasn't sure the cause and radium was widely believed safe, I can give them the benefit of the doubt. But that benefit doesn't last long as they fight tooth and nail to deny all culpability and responsibility. Despicable.
There were a lot of names. There are some pretty gory medical specifics. There is a lot that will stir anger in the soul. But absolutely and totally worth reading.
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