Triangle: The Fire that Changed America
by David Von Drehle
Usually I don't post the books I've read because I'm too busy. Recently, I've been too busy to even read. I did have a chance to check out this book from the library a couple of months ago. (Yes, this is the last book I read. It's been a very busy time.) It is a well-written history of the worst workplace tragedy in New York City until 2001. My favorite parts of the book were those that focused on the individuals trapped in the fire or those that narrowly escaped. I love learning the stories of real people, especially when I feel like the author has scoured primary sources as the notes to this book suggest. You might also be interested in this book because the author draws a direct line from the Triangle fire to the people and politics of the New Deal (which is how the fire changed America).
Personally, I just love reading about New York City. I found this book fit in well with what I learned watching the New York documentary (ahh, the glory of Netflix), which I also highly recommend.
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