Crisis of Conscience
- 608pages
- 22 heures de lecture
A David-and-Goliath story for our times: the riveting account of the heroes who are fighting a rising tide of wrongdoing by the powerful, and showing us the path forward.
Tom Mueller Livres
Tom Mueller est reconnu pour ses écrits perspicaces publiés dans The New Yorker et d'autres publications de premier plan. Son travail explore des sujets d'une profonde importance humaine, façonnés par une voix narrative distinctive. L'approche de Mueller se caractérise par une recherche approfondie et une narration captivante qui attire le lecteur et suscite la réflexion. Ses contributions littéraires uniques offrent des explorations approfondies de questions complexes.
Exploring the transformation of a crucial medical breakthrough into a profit-driven venture, the narrative delves into the ethical dilemmas and consequences of prioritizing profit over patient welfare. It raises critical questions about the impact of commercialization on healthcare and the potential dangers posed to those it aims to help. The book challenges readers to consider the balance between innovation and morality in the medical field.
Extra Virginity
The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities, not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. Today's researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life giving properties of true extra-virgin, and "extra-virgin Italian" has become the highest standard of quality. But what if this symbol of purity has become deeply corrupt? Starting with an explosive article in The New Yorker, the author has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud, a story of globalization, deception, and crime in the food industry from ancient times to the present, and a powerful indictment of today's lax protections against fake and even toxic food products in the United States. It is also an account of the artisanal producers, chemical analysts, chefs, and food activists who are defending the extraordinary oils that truly deserve the name "extra-virgin."
The book explores the resilience required to face life's hardships, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and courage in the healing process. It illustrates how hope acts as a loyal companion, guiding individuals through challenging times. By nurturing hope, readers are encouraged to embrace the belief that difficult moments are temporary, echoing the timeless wisdom of "This too shall pass."
How life-saving medicine became a for-profit enterprise that threatens the people it is meant to save