Strong Medicine
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A high-stakes dive into the cut-throat world of big pharma, where the line between life-saving breakthroughs and corporate greed is razor-thin. From the master of the "occupational" thriller, Arthur Hailey, comes Strong Medicine, a gripping exploration of the pharmaceutical industry. The story follows Celia Jordan, a determined young woman who rises through the ranks of a major drug company, only to find herself at the center of a moral and ethical storm. As the company pushes for the release of a lucrative new drug, Celia must navigate a landscape filled with hidden research secrets, clinical trial scandals, and the immense pressure of billion-dollar profits. Hailey meticulously details the inner workings of the medical world—from the sterile labs of researchers to the high-pressure boardrooms of executives—revealing the human cost of scientific progress. As Celia’s personal and professional lives collide, she is forced to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for the "miracle cures" that promised to save lives but might ultimately destroy them. In a world where medicine is a business, is there room for a conscience? Strong Medicine is a fast-paced journey through the heart of an industry that holds our lives in its hands.
Author: Arthur Hailey
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A high-stakes dive into the cut-throat world of big pharma, where the line between life-saving breakthroughs and corporate greed is razor-thin. From the master of the "occupational" thriller, Arthur Hailey, comes Strong Medicine, a gripping exploration of the pharmaceutical industry. The story follows Celia Jordan, a determined young woman who rises through the ranks of a major drug company, only to find herself at the center of a moral and ethical storm. As the company pushes for the release of a lucrative new drug, Celia must navigate a landscape filled with hidden research secrets, clinical trial scandals, and the immense pressure of billion-dollar profits. Hailey meticulously details the inner workings of the medical world—from the sterile labs of researchers to the high-pressure boardrooms of executives—revealing the human cost of scientific progress. As Celia’s personal and professional lives collide, she is forced to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for the "miracle cures" that promised to save lives but might ultimately destroy them. In a world where medicine is a business, is there room for a conscience? Strong Medicine is a fast-paced journey through the heart of an industry that holds our lives in its hands.