{"title":"Beth Macy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeth Macy\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound insights into contemporary issues through meticulously researched narratives that explore the intersections of politics, social struggles, and education. Her writing captivates readers interested in the human impact of current affairs, often shedding light on communities affected by systemic challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on compelling storytelling and rigorous investigation, Macy’s work invites readers to engage deeply with pressing topics such as addiction, economic hardship, and the social fabric of modern America. Her books serve as essential reading for those seeking to understand the complexities behind today’s headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dopesick","title":"Dopesick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow a major TV series on Disney+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDopesick\u003c\/i\u003e is essential\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnfolds with all the pace of a thriller\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deep – and deeply needed – look into the troubled soul of America\u003c\/b\u003e - Tom Hanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential reading\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDopesick\u003c\/i\u003e by Beth Macy delves into the heart-wrenching core of America's opioid crisis, offering a grim and necessary portrayal of how prescription drugs have insidiously taken hold of an entire nation. Macy meticulously traces the origins and evolution of the epidemic, starting with small-town doctors' unsuspecting embrace of Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin. The once trustful relationship between patients and their healthcare providers was corroded as the highly addictive nature of these painkillers was deliberately underplayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her incisive and compassionate narrative, Macy weaves together personal stories of addiction, corporate greed, and regulatory failure. She expands on the impact of OxyContin's aggressive marketing tactics that targeted economically vulnerable communities, already grappling with issues of joblessness and poverty. The devastated lives of those addicted and their families are portrayed with sensitivity and depth, highlighting the systemic issues that allow such crises to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author further enriches the narrative by posing critical questions from those like a grieving mother seeking justice and understanding following the loss of her son to addiction. Through exhaustive research and poignant storytelling, Macy reveals disturbing insights into how far-reaching the consequences of unchecked pharmaceutical practices can be, ultimately painting a harrowing picture of greed and human vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDopesick\u003c\/i\u003e is not merely an exposé but a call to action, urging readers to understand the real human costs behind the statistics of the opioid epidemic. Macy’s urgent and gripping account is a vital read for anyone looking to grasp the full breadth of the crisis and the multifaceted efforts needed to combat it. This book serves as a significant anchor for ongoing conversations about healthcare, addiction, and corporate accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706228007148,"sku":"9781803284279","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803284279.jpg?v=1725885570"},{"product_id":"dopesick-by-beth-macy-9780316551304","title":"Dopesick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Hulu limited series inspired by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book by Beth Macy.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJournalist Beth Macy's definitive account of America's opioid epidemic \"masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) — from the boardroom to the courtroom and into the living rooms of Americans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinary work, Beth Macy takes us into the epicentre of a national drama that has unfolded over two decades. From the labs and marketing departments of big pharma to local doctor's offices; wealthy suburbs to distressed small communities in Central Appalachia; from distant cities to once-idyllic farm towns, the spread of opioid addiction follows a tortuous trajectory that illustrates how this crisis has persisted for so long and become so firmly entrenched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with a single dealer who lands in a small Virginia town and sets about turning high school football stars into heroin overdose statistics, Macy sets out to answer a grieving mother's question—why her only son died—and comes away with a gripping, unputdownable story of greed and need. From the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, Macy investigates the powerful forces that led America's doctors and patients to embrace a medical culture where overtreatment with painkillers became the norm. In some of the same communities featured in her bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFactory Man\u003c\/i\u003e, the unemployed use painkillers both to numb the pain of joblessness and pay their bills, while privileged teens trade pills in cul-de-sacs, and even high school standouts fall prey to prostitution, jail, and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough unsparing, compelling, and unforgettably humane portraits of families and first responders determined to ameliorate this epidemic, each facet of the crisis comes into focus. In these politically fragmented times, Beth Macy shows that one thing uniting Americans across geographic, partisan, and class lines is opioid drug abuse. But even in the midst of twin crises in drug abuse and healthcare, Macy finds reason to hope and ample signs of the spirit and tenacity that are helping the countless ordinary people ensnared by addiction build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An impressive feat of journalism, monumental in scope and urgent in its implications.\" — Jennifer Latson, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642841645292,"sku":"9780316551304","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5bb48660dbec15543c3af454a1b68a5c.jpg?v=1779161513"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/beth-macy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}