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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot

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First published
2010
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Rebecca Skloot traces the life of Henrietta Lacks and the history of the cells taken from her without her knowledge. Known as HeLa, those cells became widely used in medical research while her family faced poverty and unanswered questions. The account connects scientific discovery with consent, racial inequality and the family's effort to understand Henrietta's legacy.

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Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca L. Skloot is an American science writer who specializes in science and medicine. Her first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010), was one of the best-selling new books of 2010, staying on The New York Times Bestseller list for over 6 years and eventually reaching #1.

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First published
2010
Reading time
About 7 hours
Pages
356
Language
English
Genre
Ethics
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PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Read online