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pastelhxrmony's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
This is one of my favorite books. Very engaging and I couldn’t put it down. I like the conversations about science, healthcare, and ethics in these fields this book opens up. Everyone should learn about the impact Henrietta’s cells have had on humanity and her family. I learned so much from this book and couldn’t recommend enough. This is the book that got me into nonfiction.
jennajean's review against another edition
4.0
I read this as summer reading in my MPH program.
An eye opening account of the tensions between scientific discovery/the "greater" good and patient rights - all the while underscoring the injustices that take place in our medical system, in large part due to the power differential that exists between medical providers and the poor/marginalized who knock on their doors.
A must read for anyone working in healthcare/public health.
An eye opening account of the tensions between scientific discovery/the "greater" good and patient rights - all the while underscoring the injustices that take place in our medical system, in large part due to the power differential that exists between medical providers and the poor/marginalized who knock on their doors.
A must read for anyone working in healthcare/public health.
dharma_s's review against another edition
DNF
Funny thing is, I actually forgot about this book and continued reading other books. Maybe I'll try reading it some other time.
Funny thing is, I actually forgot about this book and continued reading other books. Maybe I'll try reading it some other time.
b3rb's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good book that was easy to understand but with such an important topic. I enjoyed the journalistic writing, and how even though the book is based on Henrietta Lacks and HeLa it’s not just that it’s a book on family and loss.
secretbadass's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
kittycat2302's review against another edition
5.0
I am so glad I read this. I cannot fathom some of the atrocities faced by the poor and the Black people in this country barely any time ago, and this book left me wondering, once again, when we will actually learn from our past and stop terribly mistreating those that some consider "other." It's also fascinating to learn how very legal some of the things done in Henrietta's life were and still are. And, most of all, getting to know a bit of the woman who unknowingly changed the face & course of science & medicine is an honor and a privilege- and coming to learn of her family is, as well. We all have much to be grateful to Henrietta Lacks for.
muppetymelody's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Medical content
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, Ableism, Addiction, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Chronic illness, Classism, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Cancer, Confinement, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Pedophilia, and Racism