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Book Review of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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Having just finished reading this (in the hospital no less), it's a wonderful read. Skloot seamlessly jumps between characters and timelines with each chapter, never bogging down in deep technical jargon nor spoon feeding you the story. Equal parts history adventure, science lesson, family counseling and a treaty on medical ethics, it is a superb read.