Historical Fiction Discussion

Based on actual events surrounding the attempts to unionize the textile mills of North Carolina in 1929, The Last Ballad is the story of Ella May Wiggins, a young woman battling for a living wage, dignity, and safety in the workplace.  Told from multiple perspectives, this lyrical novel describes the struggle against the oppression and exploitation of workers in a historical context which has repercussions that still resonate in contemporary workplaces.