Holding the Line

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AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW From the multi-million copy bestselling author, this work tells a true story of female-led resilience during the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983, now available for the first time in the UK. In the summer of 1983, Barbara Kingsolver, then a scientific writer and budding journalist, was assigned to cover the Phelps Dodge mine strike. Over the following year, she stood alongside the miners and their families, becoming deeply engaged and heartbroken by their struggles. Kingsolver documented the experiences of striking miners and their remarkably brave wives, sisters, and daughters. She witnessed the denial of rights she had previously taken for granted, as these families cried out to a world that often refused to acknowledge their plight. This narrative highlights the tenacity of the families who stood firm and Kingsolver's dedication to sharing the stories of the women and girls who found strength in their fight against destitution. It captures the powerful clash between force and human resilience, showcasing the sparks that ignite when courage meets adversity. FROM THE WINNER OF THE PULITZER AND WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023.