The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (2010)

Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman who died in 1951 from cancer, but her cells lived on.

Her cells, called HeLa, were taken without her knowledge and used in medical research.

HeLa cells were the first immortalized human cell line, revolutionizing scientific research.

The book tells the story of Henrietta's family, the history of her cells, and the ethical implications of their use in the medical world.

It also explores the racism and inequality in the medical field, as Henrietta and her family were not informed about the use of her cells.

Rebecca Skloot, the author, spent decades researching the book and building a relationship with the Lacks family.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a fascinating story of science, history, and ethics.

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