I Came a Stranger: The Story of a Hull-House Girl (Women in American History)
I Came a Stranger: The Story of a Hull-House Girl offers a personal account of Hilda Polacheck's life as an immigrant and active participant in Chicago's Hull-House. Featured in the Women in American History series, it illuminates the struggles and achievements of women shaping early 20th-century social reform and community life.
About This Book
I Came a Stranger recounts the life of Hilda Polacheck, a key figure in the Hull-House community founded by Jane Addams. As part of the Women in American History series, it highlights her experiences as an immigrant navigating American society.
The book explores themes of adaptation and contribution to social causes, drawing from Polacheck's personal story. It provides insight into the era's progressive movements and the role of women in them.
Through her narrative, readers gain a perspective on the immigrant experience and the impact of settlement houses like Hull-House on American social history.
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