The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

Written by Paula B. on Jun 25, 2017

Describes the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, a poor African-American woman who died of cancer in 1951 and who unknowingly donated her cancer cells to science. These were reproduced and used in medical research countless number of times. The book details the psychological effect this had on her family members. It also discusses the ethical issues that resulted.