Ladies in Pants: A Home Front Diary

Ladies In Pants: A Home Front Diary is a memoir written by Mable R. Gerken. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during World War II when she worked as a seamstress in a factory that produced military uniforms for women. The title of the book refers to the fact that during the war, women were allowed to wear pants for the first time as part of their work attire.The book is divided into short, diary-style entries that cover the period from 1942 to 1945. Gerken writes about her daily life as a working woman during the war, including the challenges she faced as a single mother and the camaraderie she shared with her fellow workers. She describes the long hours and hard work that went into producing the uniforms, as well as the pride she felt in contributing to the war effort.Throughout the book, Gerken also touches on broader social and political issues of the time, such as the changing role of women in society, the racial tensions that existed in her community, and the impact of the war on families and communities.Overall, Ladies In Pants: A Home Front Diary offers a unique perspective on life during World War II from the point of view of a working-class woman. It provides a vivid and personal account of the sacrifices and contributions made by women on the home front during the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.