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Patrick Radden Keefe

Unpacking the Dark Legacy Behind the Sackler Family's Wealth.

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Author: Patrick Radden Keefe

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780385545686

Language: English

Publish Date: 04/13/2021

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: A GOOD NAME
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Chapter 2: THE ASYLUM
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Chapter 3: MED MAN
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Chapter 4: PENICILLIN FOR THE BLUES
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Chapter 5: CHINA FEVER
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Chapter 6: THE OCTOPUS
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Chapter 7: THE DENDUR DERBY
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Chapter 8: ESTRANGEMENT
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Chapter 9: GHOST MARKS
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Chapter 10: TO THWART THE INEVITABILITY OF DEATH
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Chapter 11: APOLLO
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Chapter 12: HEIR APPARENT
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Chapter 13: MATTER OF SACKLER
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Chapter 14: THE TICKING CLOCK
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Chapter 15: GOD OF DREAMS
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Chapter 16: BOMB
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Chapter 17: SELL, SELL, SELL
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Chapter 18: ANN HEDONIA
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Chapter 19: THE PABLO ESCOBAR OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM
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Chapter 20: TAKE THE FALL
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Chapter 21: TURKS
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Chapter 22: TAMPERPROOF
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Chapter 23: AMBASSADORS
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Chapter 24: IT’S A HARD TRUTH, AIN’T IT
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Chapter 25: TEMPLE OF GREED
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Chapter 26: WARPATH
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Chapter 27: NAMED DEFENDANTS
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Chapter 28: THE PHOENIX
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Chapter 29: UN-NAMING
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Who should listen Empire of Pain

"Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe is a compelling exploration of the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in public health, social justice, or the ethics of the pharmaceutical industry. It offers a gripping narrative that appeals to listeners who want to understand the complex interplay of greed, power, and tragedy in contemporary society. Additionally, those curious about the broader implications of corporate influence on public health policies and the personal stories of those affected by addiction will find this summary audiobook particularly enlightening.

3 quotes from Empire of Pain

  • "The opioid crisis was not an accident; it was the result of deliberate choices made by individuals and organizations who prioritized profit over human life."
  • "Pain is universal, but so is the desire to alleviate it; the difference lies in how we balance that desire with ethics and responsibility."
  • "In the end, Empire of Pain is a story not just about a family and their empire, but about the complex interplay of greed, power, and the impact of their choices on countless lives."

Author : Patrick Radden Keefe

Patrick Radden Keefe is a renowned staff writer for The New Yorker and the acclaimed author of several notable works, including The Snakehead and Chatter. His insightful journalism has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Slate, New York, and The New York Review of Books. Recognized for his exceptional storytelling, Keefe received the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing in 2014 for his piece "A Loaded Gun," and he was a finalist for the National Magazine Award for Reporting in both 2015 and 2016. He is also honored with an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fellowship at the New America Foundation and a Guggenheim Fellowship.