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Book Discussion Series: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks In-Person
Three week book discussion series of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a nonfiction book (2010) by American author Rebecca Skloot. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine. The book is about Henrietta Lacks and the immortal cell line, known as HeLa, that came from Lacks's cervical cancer cells in 1951. The book is notable for its science writing and dealing with ethical issues of race and class in medical research.
Lynne Edgar
Associate Librarian - Special Projects
Texas Tech University
2802 18th Street
Lubbock TX 79409-0002