Flesh and Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy Audiobook

" I must not have been paying very much attention in my US history classes because I felt like a lot of the material covered in this book was brand new to me. It was a fantastic overview (or introduction) of the pre-Unionized era of our country's history. I want to learn more. Great book. "

" A fairly good overview of the Triangle Fire for young readers that details the greed & corruption and work conditions of sweatshop workers and their bosses in the early 1900's. packs a lot of information for a YA book. "

" This is a solid book that does a nice job of relating information about the Triangle Fire, which many people may not be aware of. With that said, it is clear that this book was written with younger students as the primary audience. The sentences are somewhat choppy and the details can be a bit unfocused, especially at the end. While I was able to figure out the point that the author was trying to make, I'm not sure that many students would be able to make the connections between gangsters, union corruption, international trade, and the need for further reform. "

" This book is really more about immigration life. I felt cheated with the cover. The actual fire/event is only a few pages towards the end. Be warned it has graphic pictures. "

" Excellent history that places the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 in the context of tenement life for new immigrants in early 20th century New York City and the rise of the labor movement. "

" Excellent book on the history of unions, child labor and immigrant labor in America. Written for older children and young adults. Could possibly be used in a book discussion? "

" Good book for someone totally unfamiliar with the fire. The tone was a bit... smarmy? at times. More about unions and the historical setting than about the fire itself. "

" Very informative, and written in a readable way. I was engaged in the story. If more non fiction was published like this - I think we could get more kids to read it. This is a great piece to go with a unit on Immigration and the Presidency of FDR. "

" Excellent background for a time of immense, out of control growth in industry and our economy. The children and young women paid a terrible price. Excellent period photos. Useful background to such works of fiction as Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix. "

" A very superficial look at the Triangle Waist Factory fire and its impact on workers' rights. I guess I already knew most of the material in this book, so I didn't find it super enlightening, although I guess if you don't even know what the Triangle Fire is, you might. "

" teen nonfiction; history: triangle shirtwaist fire. Appears to be well-written, providing thorough background on immigration, living and working conditions, etc. "