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Dreamland: The True Tale Of America'S Opiate Epidemic
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Winner Of The Nbcc Award For General Nonfictionnamed On Slate'S 50 Best Nonfiction Books Of The Past 25 Years, Amazon'S Best Books Of The Year 2015Michael Botticelli, U.S. Drug Czar (Politico) Favorite Book Of The Yearangus Deaton, Nobel Prize Economics (Bloomberg/Wsj) Best Books Of 2015Matt Bevin, Governor Of Kentucky (Wsj) Books Of The Yearslate.Com'S 10 Best Books Of 2015Entertainment Weekly'S 10 Best Books Of 2015 Buzzfeed'S 19 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2015The Daily Beast'S Best Big Idea Books Of 2015Seattle Times' Best Books Of 2015Boston Globe'S Best Books Of 2015St. Louis Postdispatch'S Best Books Of 2015The Guardian'S The Best Book We Read All Yearaudible'S Best Books Of 2015Texas Observer'S Five Books We Loved In 2015Chicago Public Library'S Best Nonfiction Books Of 2015From A Small Town In Mexico To The Boardrooms Of Big Pharma To Main Streets Nationwide, An Explosive And Shocking Account Of Addiction In The Heartland Of America.In 1929, In The Bluecollar City Of Portsmouth, Ohio, A Company Built A Swimming Pool The Size Of A Football Field; Named Dreamland, It Became The Vital Center Of The Community. Now, Addiction Has Devastated Portsmouth, As It Has Hundreds Of Small Rural Towns And Suburbs Across Americaaddiction Like No Other The Country Has Ever Faced. How That Happened Is The Riveting Story Of Dreamland.With A Great Reporter'S Narrative Skill And The Storytelling Ability Of A Novelist, Acclaimed Journalist Sam Quinones Weaves Together Two Classic Tales Of Capitalism Run Amok Whose Unintentional Collision Has Been Catastrophic. The Unfettered Prescribing Of Pain Medications During The 1990S Reached Its Peak In Purdue Pharma'S Campaign To Market Oxycontin, Its New, Expensiveextremely Addictivemiracle Painkiller. Meanwhile, A Massive Influx Of Black Tar Heroincheap, Potent, And Originating From One Small County On Mexico'S West Coast, Independent Of Any Drug Cartelassaulted Small Town And Midsized Cities Across The Country, Driven By A Brilliant, Almost Unbeatable Marketing And Distribution System. Together These Phenomena Continue To Lay Waste To Communities From Tennessee To Oregon, Indiana To New Mexico.Introducing A Memorable Cast Of Characterspharma Pioneers, Young Mexican Entrepreneurs, Narcotics Investigators, Survivors, And Parentsquinones Shows How These Tales Fit Together. Dreamland Is A Revelatory Account Of The Corrosive Threat Facing America And Its Heartland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic'? A: 'Dreamland' explores the opioid epidemic in America, detailing how addiction has affected communities across the country, particularly focusing on the intersection of prescription pain medications and heroin.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dreamland'? A: The author of 'Dreamland' is Sam Quinones, an acclaimed journalist known for his investigative work.
- Q: What type of book is 'Dreamland' classified as? A: 'Dreamland' is categorized under General Nonfiction and falls within the Self-Help genre, as it addresses the urgent issue of addiction and its societal impacts.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dreamland' have? A: 'Dreamland' contains 400 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Dreamland' published? A: 'Dreamland' was published on April 5, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Dreamland'? A: 'Dreamland' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: Is 'Dreamland' suitable for all readers? A: While 'Dreamland' provides valuable insights into the opioid crisis, it deals with mature themes related to addiction and may be more suitable for adult readers.
- Q: What makes 'Dreamland' a significant read? A: 'Dreamland' has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the best nonfiction books of the year by various publications, highlighting its importance in understanding the opioid epidemic.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style in 'Dreamland'? A: Readers can expect a compelling narrative style that combines investigative journalism with storytelling, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
- Q: Are there any notable accolades for 'Dreamland'? A: 'Dreamland' has won the NBCC Award for General Nonfiction and was recognized as one of Slate's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years.