Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of Mother Jones is a compelling and inspiring memoir written by Mary Harris Jones, a prominent labor and community organizer known as ""Mother Jones."" In this book, Jones shares her life story, from her birth in Ireland to her work as a teacher, wife, and mother, and ultimately her transformation into a tireless advocate for workers' rights.Jones recounts her experiences organizing labor strikes and protests across the United States, including the famous March of the Mill Children in 1903. She also shares her personal struggles, including the loss of her husband and children to disease, and her own imprisonment for her activism.Throughout the book, Jones shares her unwavering commitment to social justice and her belief in the power of collective action to create change. Her words are a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and a call to action for all who seek to build a more just and equitable world.The Autobiography of Mother Jones is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice movements in the United States, and for those who seek inspiration and guidance in their own activism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
