The Radium Girls
“And Grace Fryer was never forgotten. She is still remembered now—you are still remembering her now. As a dial-painter, she glowed gloriously from the radium powder; but as a woman, she shines through history with an even brighter glory: stronger than the bones that broke inside her body; more powerful than the radium that killed her or the company that shamelessly lied through its teeth; living longer than she ever did on earth, because she now lives on in the hearts and memories of those who know her only from her story.”
An incredible story told in an amazing way! It reads like a cross between a novel and a film documentary...both the story and the telling keeps you engaged from start to finish. Prior to this I had no idea the impact these “dial-painters” had on the formation of workplace safety regulations, OH&S and even access to medical records. Engaging, informative, and historically sound... highly recommend!
~A