Dianne (gardngal) reviewed on 1/23/2012 + 271 more book reviews

Utterly amazing true story of cancer cells living 70 years after being removed from their host/victim. While the family of this woman, Henrietta Lacks, were never to benefit from her unknowing contribution to science, medicine itself has benefited immensely. Her cells have made possible thousands upon thousands of studies and research into diseases, and resulted in medicines that have saved countless lives, beginning with the polio vaccine in the 1950's. The author discovers and befriends her impoverished family and does extensive research into her life and times. Excellent - definitely recommend! D.

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