At the end of the story, you'll understand the multiple meanings of the title, Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch. Rose Nolan and her family are emigrating from Ireland to the U.S. in 1911 with the hopes of starting a new life. However, at Ellis Island her baby brother is diagnosed with an eye infection; most of her family returns to Ireland, while Rose and younger sister stay in New York. Rose eventually rents a room from a elderly Jewish man and his daughter, who helps Rose get a job at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Rose starts to make friends and enjoy her job, despite the less-than-ideal working conditions, but soon she and the other workers are fighting for their lives in the infamous fire at the factory, one of the worst industrial accidents in U.S. history. I liked the author's ability to convey the Irish-ness of Rose and her sister; a great book for fans of historical fiction.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Starting over in America
At the end of the story, you'll understand the multiple meanings of the title, Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch. Rose Nolan and her family are emigrating from Ireland to the U.S. in 1911 with the hopes of starting a new life. However, at Ellis Island her baby brother is diagnosed with an eye infection; most of her family returns to Ireland, while Rose and younger sister stay in New York. Rose eventually rents a room from a elderly Jewish man and his daughter, who helps Rose get a job at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Rose starts to make friends and enjoy her job, despite the less-than-ideal working conditions, but soon she and the other workers are fighting for their lives in the infamous fire at the factory, one of the worst industrial accidents in U.S. history. I liked the author's ability to convey the Irish-ness of Rose and her sister; a great book for fans of historical fiction.
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