Summary and Analysis of the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Based on the Book by Rebecca Skloot

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Summary and Analysis of the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Based on the Book by Rebecca Skloot

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English

Open Road Media
01 June 2017

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Literary companions; Cellular biology (cytology)

Series: Smart Summaries

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.

By: Worth Books
Imprint: Open Road Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 86g
ISBN: 9781504046732
ISBN 10: 1504046730
Series: Smart Summaries
Pages: 60
Publication Date: 01 June 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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