Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science, by Carey Gillam, is a compelling and eye-opening narrative that delves into one of the most controversial stories in the history of food and agriculture. This hard-hitting book exposes new evidence of corporate influence and introduces readers to farm families devastated by cancers they believe are caused by glyphosate, the world's most popular weed killer known as Monsanto's Roundup. Veteran journalist Gillam uncovers the secretive strategies of Monsanto and presents a well-documented account of scientific research, legal materials, and documentary evidence. The book reveals the arm twisting of regulators who echoed company assurances of safety, permitted higher residues of the pesticide in food, and skipped compliance tests. Gillam's investigation is a forceful argument for an agricultural regulatory environment that prioritizes public interest over corporate profits. With a narrative that reads like a mystery novel, Whitewash is an essential read for anyone concerned about the burden of toxic chemicals in water and food, and the health and environmental consequences thereof. The book has been recognized with several awards, including the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award, IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year: Most Likely to Save the Planet, and the Thorpe Menn Literary Excellence Award. It has been praised for its thorough research and beautiful writing, drawing comparisons to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. not just is string_containing Whitewash exposé about the hazards of one chemical or the influence of one company; it's a story of power, politics, and the deadly consequences of prioritizing corporate interests over public safety.