Thank you, Random House and Netgalley, for providing this ARC. After losing my mother to ovarian cancer, who was a life-long user of Johnson and Johnson baby powder, I knew I immediately wanted to read this book. Gardiner Harris does a very good job not only covering the history of the company but also accurately navigating the companies lack of ethics and business practices.
An eye-opening read for anyone and highly recommend!

An engrossing view into the United States “darling” company, Johnson and Johnson. This expose unveils the darker side of a company that prided itself on manufacturing products that were safe and made for families. The book is divided up based on products, rather than a chronological view of the company, and I was riveted every minute of reading. Some of the cover ups I was familiar with and a few were news to me; what really stands out is the author’s dedication to unfolding a decades long scandal in such detail while making it easy to understand in laymen’s terms. If you enjoy sensational expose documentaries, I think NO MORE TEARS should be added to your pre-order list.

This book is definitely very informative and well-researched, but it reads far too long at over 400 pages and probably won’t appeal to the average reader. I appreciate the attention to detail the author gave to the subject, but I did struggle to get into the book. Definitely an eye-opening read.

What can I say about this book? If I had to summarize it in three words it would be these three words. Informative. Eye-opening. Impactful. At times it can leave you nearly outraged, but at times that is exactly the point. If there is one thing the opioid crisis has taught us it is that we need to be careful what brands we trust with our health. We need to stay informed so we can make the best decisions for ourselves. This book aims to do exactly that for us.

Author Gardiner Harris has done an extraordinary job at research and exposing facts and the real-life impacts of those facts. In my opinion, this exposé is a "must read" for all adults across genders, ages, and nationalities. It's easy to read, sobering, and thought-provoking.

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for providing this ARC


Very eye opening read about J&J and the medical pharm realm in general. It was very well researched and I appreciated getting to see insights from all that were impacted from different positions in the field and the customers. It just verified a lot of what we are seeing in documentaries and news reports. Not my usual genre to read but with being interested based on news reports I have watched in the past few years, I was eager to read more.

If you want to be mad (and informed), read No More Tears. The scandals (Tylenol) and dirty business dealings (Baby Powder) were in the back of my subconscious somewhere, but I don't think that I knew that, behind it all, was a company that put profits over the well-being of its users (babies! for chrissake). That makes me an idiot - I played right into J&J's hands. Harris makes sense of the legal speak and No More Tears is laid out in a readable, understandable fashion. It sheds new light on the things we heard in the news about talc, asbestos, and the tampering of Tylenol, and a whole lot more.

This book left me with my jaw on the floor. Many of the things that were written in this book has been on the news and already mad public knowledge but there is quite a bit that was new to me as I’m sure it was to others. Words can’t even be expressed, this is a must read.

A thoroughly researched and well-written treatise on products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. Baby Powder, Tylenol (before generic versions were available), Risperdal (an antipsychotic medication), and vaccinations are all covered in depth. After reading this eye-opening book, you will never feel the same about J&J, or other major pharmaceutical companies for that matter!

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for providing this ARC. Wow is all I can say. This is an expose of the highest order. Believe me you will never look at that Johnson and Johnson logo the same way again. Some of what was covered here I had heard about previously, just through news stories. But there were other aspects that were new to me, or I did not know were connected with J&J. Highly recommend this, but be forewarned, you will be disgusted by the behaviors and lack of ethics described in this book.

In this riveting exposé, Gardiner Harris pulls back the curtain on one of the world’s largest healthcare conglomerates, revealing the darker side of Johnson & Johnson’s public image. Known for its family-friendly branding and “baby-safe” products, this deep dive uncovers a troubling history of litigation, questionable ethics, and practices that seem to contradict its wholesome reputation.

The book is well-researched, combining investigative journalism with powerful storytelling. Harris traces Johnson & Johnson’s journey from its humble beginnings to becoming a pharmaceutical giant while highlighting critical controversies, such as their role in the opioid crisis and lawsuits over talc-based products. It's eye-opening to see how profit motives, corporate strategies, and public relations efforts shape decisions that affect millions of consumers globally.

"No More Tears" balances hard facts with human stories. Whistleblowers, victims, and employees all have a voice, making it feel less like a corporate takedown and more of a nuanced look at the complexities of big business.

Overall, it’s a captivating, easy-to-read account of corporate responsibility (or lack thereof), perfect for anyone interested in healthcare, business ethics, or the unseen workings behind everyday brands. A sobering read, it challenges the reader to rethink the trust placed in large corporations like Johnson & Johnson.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read and review "No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson" prior to publication.

The cover of this book draws you right in. Johnson & Johnson has been in our homes for decades. The book is so well researched, but at the same time it's very readable. This is the dark side of capitalism, and it makes you look a little closer at brands we think of as wholesome. Not a "fun" story, but a necessary one. .

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for a digital copy of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Wow! What an eye opening look into the Johnson and Johnson empire! I learned so much! This was a great book!

Gardiner Harris does a fantastic job in showing the dark side of a company that we grew up with. It was written in a way that was easy for the reader to get into and had the facts and research to the point. I thought it was written perfectly and would love to read more from Gardiner Harris.