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The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
By Moore, Kate
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Starred Review on February 15, 2017 | Women and War
Moore (Roses Are Red…) details the tragic stories of dozens of young women employed as dial painters during World War I. Often the daughters of immigrants, these women were lured to these prestigious and well-paying jobs unaware of the dangers of the radioactive paint present in their workplace—which caused their bodies and clothes to glow, even outside of work. With America's entry into World W...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
