Summary of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women (Bestselling Historical Nonfiction Gift for Men and Women)

Their teeth fell out, their bones crumbled, and their bodies slowly broke down, all caused by the radium they had unknowingly ingested. Instead of protecting them, the companies denied responsibility and silenced complaints, even as the women grew sicker.

Despite their suffering, these women fought back. They challenged the corporations in court, bringing national attention to the dangers of radium and setting precedents for workplace safety. Their courage not only exposed negligence and corruption but also changed labor laws, ensuring future generations of workers would be better protected.

Kate Moore’s telling is both heartbreaking and inspiring—a vivid account of injustice and the extraordinary bravery of women who refused to be forgotten.