Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951. This is a story about Henrietta, her family, how her cells were used without her permission and how those cells were used to create many medical breakthroughs. The author does a wonderful job of intertwining all those stories to create a facinating look at medical research.
I listened to the audio version and was captivated by the narrator. Although it is a nonfiction book, it reads like fiction. Anyone who enjoys family drama, science or history will find parts of this story to love.
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