A review by reading_is_my_hobby
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

4.0

I’ve been meaning to read this one for awhile, and it wasn’t quite what I expected. There is a bit of science, but also a lot of history, race and Southern culture, and story of the life of Henrietta’s children and the author’s (Rebecca Skloot) experiences with them. It discusses the history of informed consent, Black Southerners and healthcare research, and the issue of what happens to our tissue after it is tested/removed/etc. Would recommend, particularly if you can read it while also reading something lighter. #theimmortallifeofhenriettalacks