The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, and more. Henrietta’s cells have been bought and sold by the billions, yet she remains virtually unknown, and her family can’t afford health insurance.
Quick facts about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- Author: Rebecca Skloot
- First published: 2009
- Genre: cancer, cell culture, research
- OpenLibrary ID: OL13850788W
Where to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks about?
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa.
Who wrote The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was written by Rebecca Skloot.
When was The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks published?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was first published in 2009.
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