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Book Synopsis: At the dingy, overcrowded Acme Garment Factory, Emily Watson stands for eleven hours a day clipping threads from blouses. Every time the boss passes, he shouts at her to snip faster. But if Emily snips too fast, she could ruin the garment and be docked pay. If she works too slowly, she will be fired. She desperately needs this job. Without the four dollars a week it brings, her family will starve. When a reporter arrives, determined to expose the terrible conditions in the factory, Emily finds herself caught between the desperate immigrant girls with whom she works and the hope of change. Then tragedy strikes, and Emily must decide where her loyalties lie.
Emily's fictional experiences are interwoven with non-fiction sections describing family life in a slum, the fight to improve social conditions, the plight of working children then and now, and much more. Rarely seen archival photos accompany this story of the past as only Barbara Greenwood can tell it.
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Discover the gripping tale of Emily Watson in the heart-wrenching novel Factory Girl. In the dimly lit and cramped Acme Garment Factory, Emily toils tirelessly for long hours, delicately snipping threads from blouses. With every passing moment, the boss's harsh voice echoes, pushing her to work faster. It's a race against time, but the stakes are high. Snip too quickly, and the garment is ruined, leading to deducted pay. Work too slowly, and she may be facing dismissal. The job is her lifeline, her family's only source of sustenance. The gripping narrative takes you on a journey through the hardships faced by Emily and the immigrant girls she works alongside, as they battle against adversity and the hope for change.
Factory Girl doesn't just stop at fiction; it expertly weaves non-fiction sections that shed light on the stark realities of family life in slums and the fight for better social conditions. Immerse yourself in the gripping pages that uncover the unimaginable struggles of working children then and now. Through a masterful blend of storytelling and archival photos, bestselling author Barbara Greenwood crafts a tale that captures the essence of the past, presenting it in a way that only she can.
Are you ready to witness the unyielding determination of Emily Watson? Do you yearn to understand the untold stories of those who fought for a better life? Don't miss out on this captivating and thought-provoking novel. Get your hands on Factory Girl today and join Emily on her journey to make a difference in a world filled with darkness and despair.
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