Medical journalist Katherine Eban investigates America’s counterfeit drug trade in Dangerous Doses. Then, Michael Finkel recounts the strange turn his life took when, after being fired from the New York Times Magazine for falsifying information, he discovered that a man accused of murder had stolen his identity. Finally, Linda Greenhouse takes an in-depth look at the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun.
Dangerous Doses
Medical journalist Katherine Eban examines how counterfeit drugs are making their way into America’s pharmacies in Dangerous Doses.
» Excerpt of Dangerous Doses in the Reading Room
Music: Usual Suspects Soundtrack (Milan)
Track 10: "It Was Beautiful"
Track 13: New ...
» Excerpt of Dangerous Doses in the Reading Room
Music: Usual Suspects Soundtrack (Milan)
Track 10: "It Was Beautiful"
Track 13: New ...
True Story
Michael Finkel was dismissed from the New York Times Magazine for falsifying information. Shortly after, he found out that a man who had been accused of murder had stolen his identity while evading capture in Mexico. Mr. Finkel’s memoir, True Story, looks into the relationship between deceit and identity. ...
Becoming Justice Blackmun
Linda Greenhouse studies the life of Justice Harry Blackmun, perhaps best-known for writing the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, in Becoming Justice Blackmun.
Events:
Linda Greenhouse reading and book signing
Tuesday, May 24th at 7:15pm
Association of the Bar of the City of New ...
Events:
Linda Greenhouse reading and book signing
Tuesday, May 24th at 7:15pm
Association of the Bar of the City of New ...
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