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competencefantasy's review
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
So I have a science degree
And would have had a chemistry PHD from a big deal institute if my health had held (and advisor was less abusive)
I teach science.
I knew none of this
None of this at all.
And I am just shocked and appalled by that.
Sure I can claim that biology is not my area.
But come on I took a senior undergraduate drug discovery course.
I should know this
Frustrated arm wave.
I mean not just *relevant* it’s fascinating.
The concept of consent for studies
Medical ethics
That we argue necessity for public good but then have inaccessible care
I probably would have talked more about the sister thing
Really easy to read writing style, not sure about some of the framing
Other Things I’ve looked at/read for this
Review by Colorful Book Reviews (This makes some points about the white reporter writing about a black family thing that I’m not qualified to comment on but did notice)
Book & Movie Review - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rachel Rae Youtube (makes some interesting points about Deborah as a source)
Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot by Starzbooks Youtube
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - A USF Faculty Discussion USF Libraries Youtube
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Cancer
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
eflatkey's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Racism
Moderate: Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
bi_blue's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Racism
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