Synopses & Reviews
One of America's most effective union organizers was a seamstress, governess, wife, and mother. Her many causes included railroad workers, children, mill workers, coal miners, brewery workers, and Mexican revolutionaries.
Review
"The well-spaced type, format, and many full-page photos make Kraft's book a readable and accessible introduction." School Library Journal (starred review)
Review
"This scintillating, well-illustrated biography achieves the formidable task of doing justice to its redoubtable subject....Making sophisticated use of Jones's own autobiography (which, as Kraft points out, is far from objective) and other primary sources, the author enlivens her work with personal anecdotes that reveal Jones's remarkable conviction." Publishers Weekly
Review
"The accounts of the fights between labor and management; the publicity-seeking antics of the dedicated Ms. Jones; and the stories of battles won because of her commitment to the cause make for compelling reading. For advocates of the rights of women, the rights of children, the rights of workers, and the rights of Americans to know about their country's past, this book is a welcome addition to the fray." Children's Literature
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-112) and index.