Author: Kyle Friend

Hallie Rubenhold’s new book, The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper, is a wonderfully written history book that is focused on recounting and remembering the lives of the working-class women slain by the infamous Jack the Ripper.

NYLHA is happy to share Joshua Barnett’s review of Rubenhold’s fascinating book with you at this link.

As always, check out our constantly-updated list of labor history book reviews, covering a wide breadth of books and working-class histories from all over. 

Melanie Crowder’s Audacity is inspired by the real-life story of Clara Lemlich, a Russian emigrant who arrived in New York at the turn of the twentieth century and left her legacy in the United States as a tireless fighter for equal rights. The book was a finalist in 2015 for the National Jewish Book Award.

NYLHA is pleased to share Joshua Barnett’s review of Crowder’s book as our final book review of October. Be on the lookout for more reviews throughout the rest of the year, in addition to more information on the upcoming Commerford Awards virtual reception.

Peruse our ever-growing list of book reviews here.

Happy October! We are pleased to share another NYLHA book review for your enjoyment. Special thanks to Prof. Robert D. Parmet for writing this wonderful review of Barry B. Witham’s new book, From Red-Baiting to Blacklisting: The Labor Plays of Manny Fried.

Click here to view our full catalog of labor history book reviews.