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In Their Own Words: Meeting the Family of Henrietta Lacks
“Because of Henrietta Lacks, millions of people are still walking around the earth” (David Lacks) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a book that EVERYONE should read – especially health professionals. It tells the story of a poor … Continue reading
41. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the intertwined stories of Henrietta, a poor, black woman who died of cervical cancer, the ongoing saga of her cells and the struggles of the remaining Lacks family. Henrietta was mourned by her husband and … Continue reading