Wendy W. (wendyc1) reviewed on 11/3/2011 + 8 more book reviews

Fascinating and eye opening two fold story. Skloot deftly tells how the influence of racism on the medical profession affects Henrietta Lacks and her family. The author also gives a clear outline for non-clinical readers of the development of the HeLa cells and how Henrietta's unknowing "donation" has benefitted the human race.

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