The Autobiography of Mother Jones
Mary Harris Jones
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The Autobiography of Mother Jones offers a firsthand account of the life and struggles of one of America’s most influential labor activists. Mary Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones, recounts her journey from a young woman facing personal tragedy to a fierce advocate for workers' rights and social justice.
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this autobiography captures the tumultuous labor movements and the fight for fair working conditions. Mother Jones was a pivotal figure in the International Workers of the World and played a significant role in the United Mine Workers, using her voice to rally the oppressed and challenge the status quo.
Through her vivid storytelling, listeners will gain insight into the challenges faced by laborers and the relentless spirit of those who fought for change. This work not only highlights the historical context of labor rights but also reflects the enduring themes of resilience and activism.
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| The Early Years | 8:38 | Gelesen von Scott Henkel | |
| The Haymarket Tragedy | 9:37 | Gelesen von Scott Henkel | |
| A Strike in Virginia | 5:05 | Gelesen von Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Wayland's Appeal to Reason | 2:50 | Gelesen von Heather Lambert | |
| Victory at Arnot, Pennsylvania | 14:57 | Gelesen von Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| War in West Virginia | 11:51 | Gelesen von Carl Manchester | |
| A Human Judge | 9:34 | Gelesen von Caitlin Kelly | |
| Roosevelt Sent for John Mitchell | 9:49 | Gelesen von Caitlin Kelly | |
| Murder in West Virginia | 10:39 | Gelesen von Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| March of the Mill Children | 18:56 | Gelesen von Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| Those Mules Won't Scab Today | 7:28 | Gelesen von Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| How the Women Mopped Up Coaldale | 6:13 | Gelesen von Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| The Cripple Creek Strike | 35:42 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Child Labor | 31:28 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone | 7:46 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| The Mexican Revolution | 13:33 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| How the Women Sang Themselves Out of Jail | 4:29 | Gelesen von Maddie | |
| Victory in West Virginia | 30:07 | Gelesen von Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Guards and Gunmen | 5:22 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Governor Hunt, Human and Just | 8:46 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| In Rockefeller's Prisons | 23:01 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| You Don't Need a Vote to Raise Hell | 13:08 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| In a West Virginia Prison Camp | 4:56 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| The Steel Strike of 1919 | 23:22 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| Struggle and Lose: Struggle and Win | 6:35 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| Medieval West Virginia | 4:55 | Gelesen von Kathy | |
| Progress in Spite of Leaders | 10:45 | Gelesen von Scott Henkel |
Bewertungen
the patron saint of labor
Matt Betts
Words falter in expressing the importance of this woman's life and her influence on the culture of American labor, indeed labor itself.. Amazing life story, well read and poignant.
Vicki
Well read . A story that must be remembered .