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Book Review of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
reviewed on
Helpful Score: 9


An excellent read. Explores the history of one of the most prolific human culture cell lines that I myself used as a graduate student! Even if you have no since background, the science is well explained without being broing or overwhelming.
Also explores history of routine mistreatment of African Americans by medical professionals in America and the lingering mistrust even today. It is also the story of family that lost their mother too soon and the unending trap that lack of education is