How ubiquitous are forever chemicals? What are the consequences of these dangerous materials? What can you do if your community is heavily affected by pollution? This books answers these questions through facts and stories of everyday Americans affected by forever chemicals. An important read!

"They Poisoned the World" by Mariah Blake is a chilling exposé of the chemical industry's decades-long campaign to conceal the dangers of "forever chemicals." Blake masterfully weaves together the secret history of these toxins with the inspiring story of a small town that dared to challenge powerful corporations. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about public health and the environment.

This is a stunning exposé of how companies that put forever chemicals into communities are getting away with murder. With compelling interviews and detailed research, this book is easy to read because of its style - yet incredibly difficult to read because of its content. I hope this book becomes our generation’s Silent Spring: a rallying cry for common-sense regulation that protects Americans from unethical agencies and greedy corporations that put profit above people. This is a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions.

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PS: even though I got this book for free, it’s going to be the most expensive one I ever read… I’m about to replace my PFA-filled cookware and bakeware with nontoxic options!