Strike
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0971870187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, during the winter of 1912, all the members of two families, the Flanagans on the west side and the Petrellas on the east, had their lives disrupted by the Bread and Roses Strike, and were obliged to leave their jobs and homes to start anew. Paddy Flanagan and Maria Petrella thrown together by the strike and then torn apart must struggle against prejudice, time, an ocean, disease, and death to reclaim their love.
J. Morris said Romance and Mystery in the Bread and Roses Strike of 191"Romance and Mystery in the Bread and Roses Strike of 1912" according to J. Morris. Joe Bakewell always tells a good story and Strike is one of his best. The background for Strike was well researched so the main characters from William Woods, the mill owner, to the IWW organizers were well drawn. But even such details as the the troll. . Joe Bakewell always tells a good story and Strike is one of his best. The background for Strike was well researched so the main characters from William Woods, the mill owner, to the IWW organizers were well drawn. But even such details as the the troll. Another Great Book by Joe Bakewell I read STRIKE and really enjoyed it. Good character development, good plot. I loved the history tidbits. It is a quick read with strike drama and a strong thread of romance holding all together. I read WILL's WAR too, which I also enjoyed. I look forwa