The Garment Maker’s Daughter is a multigenerational saga of immigrant dreams and sweatshop realities, labor strikes and women’s rights. It is the story of Lena Rothman, a shirtwaist-maker and active suffragette whose plans get derailed when she falls in love with her best friend’s boyfriend; Jake Brenner, a passionate labor organizer determined to lead the shirtwaist-makers on a high-stakes … strike; and Daniel Cowan, a brilliant and ambitious night-school student hobbled by a shameful past.
Fate draws them together. Emotions bind them to each other. But secrets will tear them apart. When a devastating blaze engulfs the shirtwaist factory, Lena must fight for her life. And in the chaos of the fire’s aftermath, mistakes will be made with consequences that continue into the next generation.
Spanning the first half of the twentieth century, this is a story about unforgettable characters and the threads of friendship, love, betrayal, and redemption that form the fabric of their lives. FAns of Adriana Trigiani, Kristin Hannah, and Christine Baker Kline, will love The Garment Maker’s Daughter. It’s that rare novel you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve finished it.
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Excellent historical story line. I learned much about the era.
Great insights into how hard women struggled for equality 100 years ago.
loved!
I enjoy reading books that are set during this time period. The characters were well developed and the plot was full of intrigue.
I liked the historical tie-ins of industry, immigration, etc.
Good historical fiction, well developed characters and a glimpse into a different time in our country’s history.
I loved this book and hated to see it end. I wish what happened before the ending would have been explained though. What happened?
Enjoy reading historical fiction. A little predictable, but enjoyed the book.
A very interesting story of immigration and the challenges faced.
Not my cup of tea but others might enjoy
I liked the book very much
This is an excellent book. Good character development and outcomes are realistic rather than romanticized. I highly recommend it.
Not a bad story, but I kept wishing the characters would talk to each other instead of assuming they knew what the other would say, so they kept silent. A lot of time was wasted in the relationships.
Historical and realistic tale. Well written.
I loved the story! Just good storytelling!
Good book
Great book. Real insight to the early unions and the reason for them.
Great historical drama; good character build. Easy to read, enjoyable, and informative.
I wasn’t looking for a romance, just period piece that was a good story. I didn’t bother to finish it.
Review on kindle. Definitely read