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Bread and Roses: Sonja Davies, Her Story chronicles the first sixty years of New Zealand activist Sonja Davies’s life, detailing her tumultuous childhood, political awakening, and eventual success as a trade unionist and peace activist. Overcoming numerous personal tragedies, such as her battle with tuberculosis and the deaths of her husband and son, Davies emerged as a resilient leader, fighting tirelessly for workers' rights, especially for women and the underprivileged. The book addresses sensitive themes including familial discord, illness, and loss.