BKMT READING GUIDES
Shell Games: The Life and Times of Pearl McGill, Industrial Spy and Pioneer Labor Activist
by Jeffrey S. Copeland
Published: 2012-03-15
Paperback : 354 pages
Paperback : 354 pages
0 members reading this now
3 clubs reading this now
1 member has read this book
3 clubs reading this now
1 member has read this book
Set against a backdrop of murder, intrigue, and industrial labor conflict in the early twentieth century pearl button industry, Shell Games graphically portrays one of the most important battles in the fight for safe and humane working conditions. Filtered through the thoughts and emotions of Pearl ...
No other editions available.
Jump to
Introduction
Set against a backdrop of murder, intrigue, and industrial labor conflict in the early twentieth century pearl button industry, Shell Games graphically portrays one of the most important battles in the fight for safe and humane working conditions. Filtered through the thoughts and emotions of Pearl McGill, a woman who stood heroically against the injustices destroying the lives of so many around her in the shops and factories, this conflict vividly comes to life and underscores many of the concerns contemporary workers still encounter.
Discussion Questions
No discussion questions at this time.Book Club Recommendations
Recommended to book clubs by 2 of 2 members.
Field Trip
by iamom05 (see profile) 07/27/12Our Club ate at the Button Factory (used to be a button factory, like one where the book takes place). There is also a museum there, but it was closed at the time our club meets. It would be an interesting trip I'm sure. We had a great time!
MEMBER LOGIN
BECOME A MEMBER it's free
Book Club HQ to over 88,000+ book clubs and ready to welcome yours.
SEARCH OUR READING GUIDES
Search
FEATURED EVENTS
PAST AUTHOR CHATS
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more
Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more
Please wait...