The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a non-fiction book written by Rebecca Skloot and published in 2010. It tells the remarkable story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were taken without her consent and became one of the most important tools in medical research. Skloot explores the ethical implications of this event and delves into the history of medical experimentation on African Americans. The book also sheds light on Henrietta's life and the impact her cells, known as HeLa cells, have had on scientific discoveries and advancements in medicine. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a thought-provoking and deeply moving account that raises important questions about ethics, race, and the intersection of science and humanity.
