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Patrick Radden Keefe

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

A gripping investigation into the Sackler family and their role in the opioid epidemic

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  • Lucy Propper
    Lucy PropperFirst to rec

    “There are many books on the subject of the opioid epidemic but PRK’s Empire of Pain is by far the standout Pair w Nan Goldin’s All The Beauty And The Bloodshed”

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  • grace murray
    grace murray

    “and his other titles London Falling and Say Nothing”

    3
  • Robin Reetz
    Robin Reetz

    “A fascinating look at the Sackler family and the business of American prescription medication.”

    2
  • Piper
    Piper

    “all Patrick Radden Keefe all the time”

  • Megan Liles
    Megan Liles

    “Nerd swoon”

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