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Summary and Analysis of the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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So much to read, so little time? Get an in-depth summary of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the #1 bestseller about science, race, and medical ethics.

For decades, scientists have been using "HeLa" cells in biological research, from developing the polio vaccine and studying the nature of cancer to observing how human biology behaves in outer space. This famous cell line began as a sample taken from a poor African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks.

A cancer patient, Henrietta Lacks went through medical testing but never gave consent for the use of her cells. She died of cervical cancer in 1951, without ever knowing that the samples were intended for extensive medical research.

This summary of the #1 New York Times bestseller by Rebecca Skloot tells Henrietta's story and reveals what happened when her family found out that her cells were being bought and sold in labs around the world.

With historical context, character profiles, a timeline of key events, and other features, this summary and analysis of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
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Series: Smart Summaries Publisher: Worth Books

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  • Release date: January 10, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781504043564
  • File size: 1867 KB
  • Release date: January 10, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781504043564
  • File size: 1867 KB
  • Release date: January 10, 2017

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Biography & Autobiography Science Study Aids & Workbooks Nonfiction

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English

So much to read, so little time? Get an in-depth summary of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the #1 bestseller about science, race, and medical ethics.

For decades, scientists have been using "HeLa" cells in biological research, from developing the polio vaccine and studying the nature of cancer to observing how human biology behaves in outer space. This famous cell line began as a sample taken from a poor African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks.

A cancer patient, Henrietta Lacks went through medical testing but never gave consent for the use of her cells. She died of cervical cancer in 1951, without ever knowing that the samples were intended for extensive medical research.

This summary of the #1 New York Times bestseller by Rebecca Skloot tells Henrietta's story and reveals what happened when her family found out that her cells were being bought and sold in labs around the world.

With historical context, character profiles, a timeline of key events, and other features, this summary and analysis of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Science Study Aids & Workbooks Nonfiction
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    Publisher:
    Worth Books

    Kindle Book
    Release date: January 10, 2017

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781504043564
    File size: 1867 KB
    Release date: January 10, 2017

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781504043564
    File size: 1867 KB
    Release date: January 10, 2017

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English