Description
Patrick Radden Keefe masterfully chronicles the rise and fall of the Sackler family, a dynasty whose immense wealth was built on the creation and aggressive marketing of OxyContin. This gripping narrative delves into the family's complex history, from their early innovations in pharmaceutical advertising to their profound, devastating impact on the opioid crisis. Keefe exposes the intricate web of philanthropy, art patronage, and legal maneuvering the Sacklers employed to shield their empire, revealing a chilling pattern of denial and deflection in the face of widespread suffering. Empire of Pain is a meticulously researched and deeply unsettling examination of greed, power, and the human cost of unchecked ambition.
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hardcover
Doubleday
Published Apr 13, 2021
560 pages
ISBN: 9780385545686
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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