Gary Aubry
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Kate Moore:
No question, Kate. Just praise. This was such an insightful book. I didn't know what women faced in those times, and who, frankly, still face many of the same challenges. Congress has still yet to pass the ERA! In any case, thank you so much for letting us into the life of Elizabeth Packard. By the way, isn't Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written?
Kate Moore
Hi Gary. Thanks so much for your lovely words, and for reading the book. The fact that so many of the issues Elizabeth faced still resonate today was one of the reasons I wanted to write her story in the first place.
And yes, totally agree with you re Gabriel's Oboe. I found it so inspirational to listen to while I wrote.
Thank you again for reading,
Kate
And yes, totally agree with you re Gabriel's Oboe. I found it so inspirational to listen to while I wrote.
Thank you again for reading,
Kate
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Nikki Reads Slowly
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Kate Moore:
Like many, I want to thank you for giving a voice to these women and their families. All because a rich man wanting to make himself richer. And the disregard for human life continued in Radium City! That poor town. My question: where do you get the most money when people buy your books in ebook form? I know stores take a portion of the sales and some stores take less than others. Thank you!
Roxie
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Kate Moore:
I often wonder when, and if, there is a moment that a story starts telling itself; as though you are but a channel. The lives of these girls were so horribly shortened by the actions of the company for which they diligently worked. The owners were so cavalier; so devious to establish their own health workers. Does it feel as though the girls spoke through you? Wonderful book, btw
Nora Shanahan
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Kate Moore:
Mrs. Moore, I am writing a book report on "Radium Girls" for my AP VA/US History class, and I am supposed to include background information on the author. I have included the story of your inspiration for the work, as well as your history in book editing and publishing, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could enlighten me on some of your schooling, if that isn't too intrusive?
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