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Description
Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the unforgettable tale of a poor Black tobacco farmer whose cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge and later became one of medicine’s most important tools. Skloot intertwines journalism, science, and history to examine issues related to race, ethics, and family legacy through a primarily human perspective.
Why Do We Read This Book?
Every scientific advancement has a human aspect: the experience endured by humans to achieve their goal and the fact that there is pain involved and adversity. It teaches us about compassion and awareness, especially at a time when we are making the most progress in the world of science.
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