Empire of Pain. The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, Whose Success Became a Tragedy for Millions

This book tells not only about the most significant medical scandal of the last 30 years – how the Sackler family, owners of a pharmaceutical company producing the narcotic OxyContin, ‘‘hooked’’ America on it. The story of four generations of... the Sacklers is much broader and deeper. It is about the rise of modern pharmaceuticals, the secrets of the pharmaceutical business, and the impact of pharmaceutical advertising on society. And although the book is strictly documentary, it accommodates elements of a business novel, a medical investigation, a legal chronicle, behind-the-scenes secrets of American politics and culture, and even love stories. The author brilliantly recounted the century-long chronicle of one family against the backdrop of the development of the United States.