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Empire Of Pain: The Secret History Of The Sackler Dynasty,New
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New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book Of The Year A Grand, Devastating Portrait Of Three Generations Of The Sackler Family, Famed For Their Philanthropy, Whose Fortune Was Built By Valium And Whose Reputation Was Destroyed By Oxycontin. From The Prizewinning And Bestselling Author Of Say Nothing.'A Reallife Version Of The Hbo Series Succession With A Lethal Sting In Its Taila Masterful Work Of Narrative Reportage. Laura Miller, Slatethe History Of The Sackler Dynasty Is Rife With Dramabaroque Personal Lives; Bitter Disputes Over Estates; Fistfights In Boardrooms; Glittering Art Collections; Machiavellian Courtroom Maneuvers; And The Calculated Use Of Money To Burnish Reputations And Crush The Less Powerful. The Sackler Name Has Adorned The Walls Of Many Storied Institutionsharvard, The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Oxford, The Louvre. They Are One Of The Richest Families In The World, But The Source Of The Family Fortune Was Vagueuntil It Emerged That The Sacklers Were Responsible For Making And Marketing A Blockbuster Painkiller That Was The Catalyst For The Opioid Crisis.Empire Of Pain Is The Saga Of Three Generations Of A Single Family And The Mark They Would Leave On The World, A Tale That Moves From The Bustling Streets Of Early Twentiethcentury Brooklyn To The Seaside Palaces Of Greenwich, Connecticut, And Cap Dantibes To The Corridors Of Power In Washington, D.C. It Follows The Familys Early Success With Valium To The Much More Potent Oxycontin, Marketed With A Ruthless Technique Of Coopting Doctors, Influencing The Fda, Downplaying The Drugs Addictiveness. Empire Of Pain Chronicles The Multiple Investigations Of The Sacklers And Their Company, And The Scorchedearth Legal Tactics That The Family Has Used To Evade Accountability.A Masterpiece Of Narrative Reporting, Empire Of Pain Is A Ferociously Compelling Portrait Of Americas Second Gilded Age, A Study Of Impunity Among The Superelite And A Relentless Investigation Of The Naked Greed That Built One Of The Worlds Great Fortunes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Empire of Pain'? A: The book 'Empire of Pain' explores the history of the Sackler family, detailing their rise to wealth through the pharmaceutical industry, particularly focusing on their involvement with painkillers like Valium and OxyContin.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empire of Pain'? A: 'Empire of Pain' is written by Patrick Radden Keefe, a prize-winning author known for his investigative reporting.
- Q: When was 'Empire of Pain' published? A: 'Empire of Pain' was published on April 13, 2021.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Empire of Pain' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empire of Pain' have? A: 'Empire of Pain' contains 560 pages.
- Q: Is 'Empire of Pain' a bestseller? A: 'Empire of Pain' is a New York Times Bestseller and was also recognized as a notable book of the year by the New York Times.
- Q: What are some themes covered in 'Empire of Pain'? A: The book covers themes such as family drama, wealth and power, the opioid crisis, and the implications of corporate greed.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy 'Empire of Pain'? A: 'Empire of Pain' is ideal for readers interested in true crime, investigative journalism, and the complexities of modern American history.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into the opioid crisis? A: Yes, 'Empire of Pain' delves deeply into the origins and consequences of the opioid crisis, examining the Sackler family's role in it.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Empire of Pain'? A: 'Empire of Pain' is available in its First Edition.