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A Depression Era Tale

No Logo for people who were into Kinfolk and discovered socialism in 2016; more like a people’s history of articles the Guardian has published over the last like five years (down to the sea silk, really). The author dedicates a significant amount of time to discussing Beyoncé’s tailor (you think bein......more

“When George Zieber suggested Singer take a break from the wood type machine and try to tinker with the sewing machine, he is alleged to have responded, “What a devilish machine . . . You want to do away with the only thing that keeps women quiet, their sewing.” ✮✮ The tales of fabrics and clothes, an......more

It’s well researched and well written. A very informative book. I really liked it but I did find it a bit too dry. Some of the chapters can meander a bit but they always get wrapped up well in order to transition smoothly to the next. By the time I reached chapter ten some internal reading timer told......more