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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) is a non-fiction book by American author Rebecca Skloot. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine.
Feb 2, 2010 · A nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first "immortal" human cells in culture and were used for medical research without her consent. The book explores the history of HeLa cells, the legacy for her family, and the ethical issues of bioethics.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first immortal human cell line in medical history. Read a full book summary of Rebecca Skloot's nonfiction account of the Lacks family's story and the ethical issues surrounding HeLa cells.
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks takes the reader on a remarkable journey—compassionate, troubling, funny, smart—and irresistible. Along the way, Rebecca Skloot will change the way you see medical science and lead you to wonder who we should value more—the researcher or the research subject?
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Mar 8, 2011 · Skloot's debut book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, took more than a decade to research and write, and instantly became a New York Times bestseller. It was chosen as a best book of 2010 by more than sixty media outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, People, and the New York Times.
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Mar 8, 2011 · The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Rebecca Skloot. Crown, Mar 8, 2011 - Science - 400 pages. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race...
A New York Times bestseller and an HBO movie, this book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became a medical breakthrough and a bioethical dilemma. Learn about her life, her family, and the impact of her cells on science and society.
