Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams
An insider account charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet. Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.
- Last updated: October 24, 2025
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