Beth Macy Knihy

A portrait of the devastating opioid crisis in America from a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who has lived through it.

Chronicles America's more than twenty-year struggle with opioid addiction, from the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, through the spread of addiction in distressed communities in Central Appalachia, to the current national crisis.

The instant New York Times bestseller about one man's battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business. The Bassett Furniture Company was once the world's biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations, it was also the center of life in Bassett, Virginia. But beginning in the 1980s, the first waves of Asian competition hit, and ultimately Bassett was forced to send its production overseas. One man fought back: John Bassett III, a shrewd and determined third-generation factory man, now chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co, which employs more than 700 Virginians and has sales of more than $90 million. In FACTORY MAN, Beth Macy brings to life Bassett's deeply personal furniture and family story, along with a host of characters from an industry that was as cutthroat as it was colorful. As she shows how he uses legal maneuvers, factory efficiencies, and sheer grit and cunning to save hundreds of jobs, she also reveals the truth about modern industry in America.

The extraordinary story of two brothers from the American South who were stolen away to become circus freaks.

A portrait of the devastating opioid crisis in America from a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who has lived through it.

The journal draws inspiration from Artemis, the Greek goddess of light, who symbolizes illumination and guidance through darkness. Known for her connection to nature, childbirth, and protection of the vulnerable, Artemis embodies untamed spirit and courage. This edition focuses on the theme of courage in our convictions, encouraging readers to explore the unknown with strength and inspiration drawn from her legacy.