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'Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America' by Beth Macy is a meticulously researched non-fiction book that delves into the opioid epidemic gripping America. Macy provides a detailed account of the origins of the crisis, the role of Big Pharma in fueling addiction, and the devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities, particularly in Appalachia. Through personal stories and factual analysis, Macy sheds light on the complexities of addiction, the failures of the healthcare system, and the urgent need for effective solutions to combat this epidemic.
Though the opioid epidemic would go on to spare no segment of America, nowhere has it settled in and extracted as steep a toll as in the depressed former mill and mining communities of central Appalac...'Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic' by Sam Quinones is a wide-ranging narrative that delves into the intertwining stories of the oxycontin epidemic and the black tar heroin epidemic, focusing on the impact of pharmaceutical companies on the rise of prescription pain relievers and the subsequent emergence of the Opioid Crisis. Quinones provides a detailed account of how legal opiates led to the heroin epidemic, shedding light on the role of Purdue Pharma, unscrupulous doctors, and the Mexican black tar heroin trade in shaping America's current addiction problem. The book offers a mix of informative storytelling and insightful commentary, highlighting the societal ills facing America and the breakdown of community due to widespread addiction.
The writing style of 'Dreamland' is engaging and informative, presenting a sobering yet compelling narrative that keeps readers immersed in the harsh realities of addiction and the devastating consequences of the opiate crisis. Quinones skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of the epidemic while exposing the greed, negligence, and ignorance that fueled the drugging of America. Despite some pacing issues and repetitive elements, the book remains a powerful and essential read that provides valuable insights into the root causes of the opiate problem in the United States.
One hot day in the summer of 1999, a young Mexican man with tight-cropped hair, new shoes, a clean cream-colored button-down shirt, and pressed beige pants used a phony U.S. driver’s license to cross ..."Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town" by Brian Alexander is a compelling account of the economic collapse of Lancaster, Ohio, a small industrial town in America. The author weaves together the story of the Anchor Hocking Glass Company and the lives of the people dependent on it, showcasing the impact of corporatization, private equity, and the decline of manufacturing on the town. Through a mix of nostalgia, sadness, and rage, the book takes readers on a journey through the town's history, from its industrial heyday to its struggles in the face of globalization and the opioid epidemic.
Brian Gossett worked the late shift, running an H-28 job: football-size vases, about the most difficult ware he made. A 2,400-degree lava-like ribbon of glass flowed out of Tank 3, a refractory furnac...- #4
Save:'Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland' by Jonathan M. Metzl explores the impact of right-wing policies on mortality rates in the Heartland. Metzl delves into the states of Missouri, Tennessee, and Kansas, examining the consequences of policies related to guns, healthcare, and education. Through a combination of research, interviews, and statistics, the book uncovers how racial resentment and a desire for perceived superiority lead white Americans to support policies that ultimately harm themselves. Metzl's writing style is described as sobering, non-condescending, and data-driven, providing a detailed and bleak portrayal of the detrimental effects of ideology on public health and well-being.
THE SUPPORT GROUP meets in a room off the main stacks at the public library of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and provides community for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. It’s December, and red-a... 'Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty' by Patrick Radden Keefe delves into the unflinching examination of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis in the United States. It uncovers the harsh reality of a family without compassion, the devastating impact of their pharmaceutical empire, and the systemic failure to hold them accountable. The author skillfully weaves together a narrative that reads like a thriller, providing an eye-opening and informative account of the greed, corruption, and lack of empathy that fueled the opioid epidemic.
arthur sackler was born in Brooklyn, in the summer of 1913, at a moment when Brooklyn was burgeoning with wave upon wave of immigrants from the Old World, new faces every day, the unfamiliar music of ...
