The Sackler Dynasty: Unveiling the Empire of Pain

A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler household, famed for his or her philanthropy, whose fortune was constructed by Valium and whose status was destroyed by OxyContin, by the prize-winning, bestselling writer of Say Nothing
 
The Sackler title adorns the partitions of many storied establishments—Harvard, the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork, Oxford, the Louvre. They’re one of many richest households on the planet, recognized for his or her lavish donations to the humanities and the sciences. The supply of the household fortune was imprecise, nevertheless, till it emerged that the Sacklers have been liable for making and advertising a blockbuster painkiller that was the catalyst for the opioid disaster.

Empire of Ache begins with the story of three physician brothers, Raymond, Mortimer and the incalculably energetic Arthur, who weathered the poverty of the Nice Despair and appalling anti-Semitism. Working at a barbaric psychological establishment, Arthur noticed a greater approach and performed groundbreaking analysis into drug remedies. He additionally had a genius for advertising, particularly for prescribed drugs, and purchased a small advert agency.

Arthur spearheaded the marketing strategy for Valium, contributing significantly to the Sackler family's wealth. He acquired the drug manufacturer Purdue Frederick, which was later managed by Raymond and Mortimer. The brothers delved into art collection, acquired lavish properties in exotic locations, and cultivated a lifestyle of opulence. Their descendants were brought up in extravagance, immersed in the world of art and luxury.

In the following decades, Richard, the son of Raymond, took over the family's Purdue empire. Following Arthur Sackler's template used to promote Valium by influencing doctors and downplaying addictiveness, Purdue launched the much stronger OxyContin. This drug amassed around thirty-five billion dollars in revenue, sparking a public health crisis resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands.

Embark on a captivating journey through three generations of the Sackler family in Empire of Ache. This gripping tale spans from the vibrant streets of early 20th-century Brooklyn to the luxurious locales of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Cap d’Antibes, and into the influential corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Unveil the intricate investigations into the Sacklers and their empire, exposing their ruthless legal tactics to evade responsibility. The saga of the Sackler dynasty is a riveting blend of personal dramas, estate disputes, boardroom brawls, exquisite art collections, strategic maneuvers, and the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Empire of Ache is a meticulously researched narrative masterpiece that delves into America's opulent era, revealing the elite's culture of impunity and insatiable greed that forged one of the world's greatest fortunes.