The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (publication date 2010) tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. The book chronicles Lacks’s life, her family’s struggle to learn about her legacy, and the ethical issues surrounding the use of her cells.

This book was ranked number three on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Non-Fiction.

There are many reasons why listeners might be interested in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Some might be interested in the story of Henrietta Lacks and her cells, which have played a vital role in medical research. Others might be interested in the ethical issues surrounding the use of Henrietta Lacks’s cells. Additionally, listeners might be interested in the personal story of Skloot, who spent years researching the life of Henrietta Lacks.

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