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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Immortal_Life_of_Henrietta_LacksThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Wikipedia

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   The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) is a non-fiction book by American author Rebecca Skloot. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine.

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3. www.goodreads.com › book › showThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Goodreads

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   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.

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4. rebeccaskloot.com › the-immortalAbout the Book – Rebecca Skloot

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   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.

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6. www.sparknotes.com › lit › immortal-lifeThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Full Book Summary

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   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.

7. www.amazon.com › Immortal-Life-Henrietta-Lacks › dpThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - amazon.com

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   Mar 8, 2011 · 4.6 28,873 ratings. See all formats and editions. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment Weekly.

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8. www.penguinrandomhouse.com › books › 168191The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Penguin Random House

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   ”The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks brings to mind the work of Philip K. Dick and Edgar Allan Poe. But this tale is true. Rebecca Skloot explores the racism and greed, the idealism and faith in science that helped to save thousands of lives but nearly destroyed a family.

9. www.sparknotes.com › lit › immortal-lifeThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Study Guide | SparkNotes

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   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.