📚 Join Us for Lenawee County's Next Community Book Read!
We're thrilled to announce our next captivating selection for Lenawee County's Community Book Read: "Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer'" by Philip Eil.
🔍 About the Book: In this gripping true crime investigation, Philip Eil delves into the chilling story of Paul Volkman, a former high school valedictorian turned central figure in a massive "pill mill" scheme in southern Ohio. Despite his once promising future, Volkman's descent into criminality resulted in four consecutive life sentences for his role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
📖 Book Synopsis: Volkman's journey from academic success to federal prison is meticulously chronicled by Eil, who spent 12 years conducting interviews and correspondence with Volkman himself. Through painstaking research and firsthand accounts, Eil sheds light on Volkman's operation, which dispensed opioid painkillers and other controlled substances to devastating effect.
🗓️ Zoom Discussion Details: Grab your copy of "Prescription for Pain" from your favorite retailer or library, and mark your calendars for our Zoom discussion with the author on Thursday, July 18th at 6:00 PM.
This event promises to be an eye-opening exploration of one doctor's role in a national tragedy, offering insight into the human toll of the American opioid epidemic. Don't miss out—join us for an engaging discussion that's sure to leave a lasting impact.
Let's come together as a community to delve into this haunting and propulsive debut. See you there!