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June Book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot

  • Val Neylon
  • Jun 14, 2017
  • 1 min read

This summer, we're taking on non-fiction. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an investigation into the life and family of the unknowing donor of cells that has shaped the way medicine uses human tissue. This book delves into ethics, racism, and science by taking a close look at the family of Henrietta Lacks during the author's 10+ years earning the trust and friendship of the Lacks family.


 
 
 

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