Rebecca Skloot

Science writer

Rebecca Skloot is an American science writer best known for her debut book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, which spent over six years on the New York Times bestseller list. The book tells the story of the woman behind the HeLa cell line and explores the intersection of race, ethics, and medical research.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot

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Skloot tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without consent and became vital to modern medicine. It's a profound exploration of race, ethics, and the human cost behind scientific progress.

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