Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

Bad Blood: The True Story of the Biggest Fraud in Silicon Valley History

About the Book

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou is the jaw-dropping, real-life story of Theranos, a Silicon Valley startup that promised to change healthcare forever but was built entirely on lies. This book takes you deep inside one of the most shocking corporate frauds in American history, where billions of dollars and human lives were put at risk by unchecked ambition and deception.

From the Back Cover

What happens when a charismatic founder convinces the world she has changed medicine, but the technology never worked? Bad Blood answers that question with stunning detail, drawing on hundreds of interviews and years of investigative reporting by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

About the Author

John Carreyrou is an award-winning investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal who broke the Theranos story wide open and won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 2015. With years of experience exposing corporate wrongdoing, Carreyrou brings unmatched authority and credibility to this account, making it one of the most trusted nonfiction books of the decade.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for anyone who loves true crime, business scandals, or investigative storytelling. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a student of business ethics, a healthcare professional, or simply someone who enjoys a real story that reads like a thriller, Bad Blood will keep you turning pages from start to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the book Bad Blood by John Carreyrou about? Bad Blood is a nonfiction book that tells the true story of Theranos, a Silicon Valley health technology startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes. The company claimed to have invented a revolutionary blood-testing device, but the technology was fake. John Carreyrou, a Wall Street Journal reporter, investigates how this massive fraud unfolded and affected thousands of people.

Q2: Is Bad Blood based on a true story? Yes, Bad Blood is 100% based on real events. Every detail in the book comes from firsthand interviews, leaked documents, and years of investigative research by John Carreyrou. It is one of the most thoroughly documented accounts of corporate fraud ever published.

Q3: Who should read Bad Blood? Bad Blood is a great read for business students, entrepreneurs, investors, healthcare workers, and anyone who enjoys real-life stories of scandal and justice. It is written in a clear, engaging style that makes it easy to read even if you have no background in business or medicine.

Q4: Is Bad Blood available as a paperback? Yes, this listing is for the paperback edition of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. It ships within 5 to 10 business days and is a great addition to any personal or professional book collection.