The Dwelling Place of Light — Complete

Winston Churchill's 'The Dwelling-Place of Light' is a beautifully written and compelling story of labor unrest, following the historical outline of the "Bread and Roses" strike in Lawrence, MA in 1912. The novel also chronicles the coming-of-age of a young woman, born into a good family but living in poverty. Churchill weaves ideas that still resonate today, highlighting the disdain mill bosses have for workers. Despite being a century old, this novel continues to feel relevant and important, due to the themes Churchill explores.