The Radium Girls
Narrated by Angela Brazil
- Released
- May 2, 2017
- Length
- 15 hrs 52 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Set during the tumultuous year of 1917, The Radium Girls tells the true story of young American women who found work painting watches and military dials with a luminous radium-based paint. Initially drawn to the job's glamour and pay, these women soon faced devastating health issues due to radium poisoning, prompting them to confront their employers' negligence. Utilizing unpublished materials and interviews, the narrative highlights their courageous fight for justice amidst unimaginable suffering, portraying a powerful tale of resilience and determination.
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