Barbara Pisarchick’s Reviews > A Mighty Force: Dr. Elizabeth Hayes and Her War For Public Health > Status Update

This powerful book uncovers the battles miners fought for decent living conditions in 20th century pennsylvania. The author's story centers on the true story of a young woman physician who espouses their cause and confronts their nemesis, the coal company. Marcia Biederman tells the story which led to new laws and regulations in subsequent labor contracts. Woody Guthrie wrote a song about Dr. Betty.