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phoenixsparks 's review for:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
As someone who has worked with these cells, this story was POWERFUL. It reminded me why I work where I do, but more importantly, who were doing this for and how they are treated. While medicine and consent have come a long way, there are still so many ways that people are under served in this world. We can do better, and should continue to work towards a more translucent system of care and research.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma
Moderate: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racial slurs, Self harm, Medical trauma, Gaslighting