Empire of Pain

*Empire of Pain*, a *New York Times* Bestseller and Notable Book by the author of *Say Nothing*, delivers a devastating portrait of the Sackler family. Famed for philanthropy that graced institutions worldwide, three generations amassed a vast fortune from Valium before their relentless marketing of OxyContin fueled the opioid crisis. This epic saga uncovers the Sacklers' dramatic rise, their calculated efforts to co-opt doctors and influence the FDA, and their scorched-earth legal tactics used to evade accountability. It's a gripping investigation into wealth, power, and impunity among America's super-elite.

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This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of True Crime. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into White Collar Crime, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.