Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty | 
I haven't read many 5 ⭐ #letterE books this year! #alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickInfuriating, fascinating, heartbreaking.
A deep dive into the history of the Sackler family and the sources of their fortune and philanthropy - most notably the avaricious cupidity that led them to aggressively promote their opioid painkiller Oxycontin even as it led to a tidal wave of addiction, crime and death. And how they essentially dodged all actual consequences.
pickAn absolute must read on the family that triggered the deadly opioid epidemic in the US. A brilliantly researched work which is riveting through and through. Full review on www.anushareflects.com
pickA very interesting and comprehensive perspective into the lives of the Sackler family; and their role as manufacturers and marketers of Opioids, which contributed to the horrible opioid crisis in the US.
The research is extensive. The author has done a fabulous job at narrating the book.
Some sections do feel a little repetitive and I do feel the book would have been even better if it was a little tighter.
But overall, a good book.
pick5 🌟 & a lot of challenges!
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pickBrilliantly researched and written history of the Sackler family and the rise of Purdue Pharma. Highly recommended, especially to anyone trying to get a bigger picture understanding about the causes of the opioid crisis.
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Sort of? I guess strictly speaking it begins with Empire.
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My #6thBookOf2021 for #June is the NF about the Sackler family & their Big Pharma company, Purdue. The discoverers of Oxycodone,their immoral & greedy pushing of the pain drug onto doctors & patients is the main cause of the hysteria surrounding prescription painkillers now. Which has not only caused a lot more addicts but has also affected those of us in severe chronic pain who are slowly being denied the meds we need just to live. #12BooksOf2021
