Description
In this intergenerational story, an African American man shares with his grandson a memory of work and dignity—when his hands, capable of so much, could not simply “touch bread” at a Wonder Bread factory. Through the grandson’s listening, the narrative opens a window onto the lived realities behind bakery labor, drawing from stories of union workers and the tensions that shaped their fight for fair treatment. With a gentle, reflective tone, the book explores themes of labor rights, racial inequality, and the power of storytelling to preserve history. Blending personal recollection with a historical note, it offers both emotional resonance and context for understanding how collective action can change what hands are allowed to do.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9780547215662
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for These Hands by Margaret H. Mason.