Empire of Pain- Patrick Radden Keefe

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Empire of Pain tells the gripping, true story of the Sackler family—philanthropists whose fortune came from Valium and OxyContin, and whose legacy is shadowed by the opioid crisis. A powerful account of wealth, ambition, and the human cost of greed. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn 

• How the Sackler family built and maintained their pharmaceutical empire

• The marketing strategies behind Valium and OxyContin

• The role of the family in the opioid epidemic

• Insights into corporate influence, legal battles, and public perception

• The intersections of wealth, power, and social responsibility

Who should read the book

Anyone interested in investigative journalism, modern history, public health, or true stories of ambition and controversy.

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