The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, written by Rebecca Skloot, tells the remarkable true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were unknowingly taken for medical research without her consent. Skloot explores the ethical implications of this event and the impact of Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, on scientific advancements such as the polio vaccine and cancer research. The book raises important questions about medical ethics, race, and the intersection of science and human rights.
