Beth Macy
10 books
About the Author
Beth Macy is an acclaimed journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the human cost of America's opioid crisis. A former reporter for The Roanoke Times, where she earned recognition for her in-depth storytelling, Macy has dedicated her career to giving voice to the marginalized and exposing systemic failures. Her groundbreaking book, Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America, chronicles the devastating spread of prescription painkillers and the corporate greed behind it, drawing on years of fieldwork in Appalachia and beyond. Macy's work combines rigorous investigation with compassionate narratives, earning her praise from The New York Times and a spot on numerous bestseller lists. She continues to advocate for policy reform and public awareness through her writing and speaking engagements.
Common genres
Writing style
investigative
narrative-driven
empathetic
Books by Beth Macy
