Weed Empire offers a captivating look at Adam Bierman’s rise and fall with MedMen, Divided into three well-structured parts, the book chronicles the creation of a cannabis empire and its eventual collapse, providing a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities of building a company in an industry rife with both promise and uncertainty. Bierman’s story is as much about his personal journey as it is about the broader transformation of cannabis, which has come a long way in just a decade.

The book’s ability to weave Bierman’s experiences into the broader narrative of the cannabis industry is one of its greatest strengths. Through high-stakes deals, intense rivalries, and legal battles, it captures the chaos and momentum of a sector poised for rapid change. The industry’s evolution—from legal gray areas to a multi-billion-dollar market—serves as a fascinating backdrop to Bierman’s story. The story is both a cautionary tale and a celebration of entrepreneurial ambition, and makes you wonder how differently things might have played out for Bierman if the company began even a few years later.