Twenty Years at Hull-House

Focusing on her transformative experiences, Jane Addams recounts her journey from a sickly childhood marked by Pott's Disease to becoming a prominent social reformer. Inspired by her father's political engagement, she co-founded Hull House in Chicago to aid immigrants and the impoverished during a time of widespread xenophobia. Through humor and relatable anecdotes, Addams highlights her efforts to provide essential services, education, and advocacy for women, ultimately striving to extend her community work to a national level.