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Empire of Pain

The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Book • 2021

Patrick Radden Keefe

Empire of Pain is a comprehensive and damning narrative about the Sackler family, who built their pharmaceutical empire through aggressive marketing and questionable ethics.

The book traces the family's history from their early success with tranquilizers like Librium and Valium to the devastating impact of OxyContin, which contributed significantly to the opioid crisis.

Keefe's work is based on extensive research and exposes the family's ruthless business tactics, their influence on medical and governmental bodies, and their attempts to evade accountability for the harm caused by their products.

Mentioned by

W. Bryan Hubbard

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in relation to a newsletter subject line that contrasted with Cal's own newsletter subject line, leading to a discussion on the nuances of 'slowness'.

Ep. 287: Minimalist Notes

Mentioned when discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.

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Mentioned by

Michael Lewis

as the author of "Empire of Pain", discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.

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Recommended by

Atul Gawande

for its exploration of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis.

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Mentioned by

Peter Berg

as a source material for the show "Painkiller"

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Recommended by

PJ Vogt

as a favorite book about the opioid crisis and the Sackler family.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about one of the biggest crimes of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Mentioned by

Rohan Goswami

as a book detailing Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's influence.

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Recommended by

Glyn Williams

as a fascinating and insightful exploration of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of a mother's quote about grief.

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Mentioned by

Adam Parker

as a book he recently finished reading.

The Texas Hedge

Mentioned by

Louis Theroux

when discussing the Sackler family and the opioid crisis.

E513 Louis Theroux

Recommended by

Philip Coggan

to understand the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.

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Mencionado por

Karla Berman

como un libro sobre la familia Sackler y el OxyContin.

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Recommended by

Atul Gawande

for its well-told story and important topic.

Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach

Mentioned by

Emily Maitlis

as a global bestseller detailing the Sackler family's involvement in the opioid crisis.

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Recommended by

Philip Coggan

to understand the opioid crisis and the Sackler family's involvement.

States, disunited: the controversy around cluster bombs

Mentioned by

W. Bryan Hubbard

while discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis.

Episode 369 - Bryan Hubbard

Mentioned by

W. Bryan Hubbard

as a comprehensive history of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.

668: Bryan Hubbard

Mentioned by

Philip Eil

when discussing other books about the opioid epidemic.

Special Episode: Philip Eil & Prescription for Pain

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