Radium Girls

Radium Girls

by Kate Moore

2018

In the early 20th century, dial painters became known as "shining girls" for their work with luminous radium paint, a substance hailed as a miracle cure. But this glow came at a terrible cost as the women fell mysteriously ill, their bodies ravaged by the very element they handled daily. This gripping account chronicles their courageous, and ultimately groundbreaking, fight for justice against powerful companies that denied their suffering, revealing a vital chapter in the history of workers' rights.

Buy on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Women