Guide to Rebecca Skloot's the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A GUIDE TO THE ORIGINAL BOOK. Guide to Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Preview: Rebecca Skloot's book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, chronicles the life, death, and immortality of Henrietta Lacks, a young black woman whose cervical cancer cells became one of the most important factors in bringing about important scientific and medical advancements in the twentieth century. Her family, however, did not know until much later that researchers were using Henrietta's cells in their experiments. When the family learned the truth, they endured turmoil and heartache in the decades that followed... Inside this companion: -Overview of the book -Important People -Key Insights -Analysis of Key Insights