From factory floors to the heart of a social movement, a powerful true story of persistence and change.
This is the autobiography of Adelheid Popp, a working woman who rises from poverty in late 19th‑century Vienna to become a recognized socialist leader. It candidly portrays daily life in a crowded factory, the costs of balance between motherhood, marriage, and public duty, and the quiet courage it takes to speak up for others. The book offers a clear window into the struggles and sacrifices of women who built a movement from the ground up.
- Experience the realities of forced long hours, tight budgets, and shared meals in a working community.
- See how self‑education, resilience, and solidarity shaped a woman’s path to public leadership.
- Learn how personal life, health, and family responsibilities intersect with political work.
- Understand the social and historical context that gave rise to organized labor and women’s rights movements.
Ideal for readers of historical memoirs, social history, and biographies that illuminate the lives behind a broader movement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the autobiography of a young working-class woman growing up in Vienna in the late 19th century. Deprived of parental affection and burdened by the harsh realities of poverty, she recounts her experiences from the age of eight when she started contributing to the familyâs income to her adolescence. The author vividly depicts the inhuman working conditions and social injustice she encounters, and her fight to educate herself despite the obstacles she faces. Through her story, the author not only offers a first-hand account of the lives of the working class in her time but also provides a testament to the power of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332540549_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332540549
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