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Join us for Non-Fiction November as we gather for a compelling and powerful discussion of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore. We will meet on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.As World War I raged, hundreds of young women took jobs in radium-dial factories across the country, painting watch faces with glowing paint that was billed as a harmless miracle element. Licking their brushes to make fine points, they swallowed deadly amounts of radium while earning good wages and basking in their status as "shining girls." But as mysterious, terrible illnesses began to strike, the factory owners denied any connection and covered up the dangers. The Radium Girls tells the devastating yet inspiring true story of the brave women who banded together to fight for justice, launching groundbreaking workplace safety laws and leaving an indelible legacy in American history.
Non-fiction lovers and history buffs of all kinds are welcome to join the conversation. No purchase necessary but, as always, we have copies of the book available for purchase at the shop. Please secure your free spot here: https://square.link/u/F6M75v4k
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