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4.23 AVERAGE
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This is a very well-researched book that frames advances in science through the human experience. It was fascinating to learn about the history of cell and tissue research in the US and how regulations surrounding that have changed over time. Further, I was grateful for the personal stories of Henrietta Lacks, her family, and the impact her cells had on their personal lives. The human perspective is often overlooked in science, so this book was a good reminder of the people behind the samples. I recommend this book to any scientist in the biological field to remind them of the people behind their research.
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When Skloot is narrating the life of Henrietta and giving the background about the collection and first-time use of her immortal cells, she is at her best. Her details are vivid and intriguing. However, after that - this book gets bogged down with the author's personal views and journey in meeting the living Lacks family. Up until then, it was a four-star book for me.