The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a non-fiction book by Rebecca Skloot that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were taken without her consent and used for scientific research. Skloot explores the ethical and legal implications of this case, as well as the impact of Henrietta's cells, known as HeLa cells, on medical research. The book raises important questions about race, class, and medical ethics, and sheds light on the often overlooked contributions of marginalized individuals to scientific progress.
