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A nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot about Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cell line, HeLa, used in medical research. The book won several awards, received critical acclaim, and was adapted into a TV film by HBO.
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.
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.
- (749K)
- Hardcover
Mar 8, 2011 · Had they killed her to harvest her cells? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn’t her children afford health insurance? Intimate in feeling, astonishing in scope, and impossible to put down, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery, as well as its human consequences.
- Broadway Books
- $12.1
- 14 min
Learn about the true story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first immortal human cell line in medical research. Explore the book's themes, characters, quotes, and historical context with SparkNotes.
Learn about Rebecca Skloot, the journalist and teacher who wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller about the HeLa cells and their impact on medicine and ethics. Find out more about her current book project, the Henrietta Lacks Foundation, and her HBO film adaptation.
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.
