Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (book)

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a biography that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951. These cells, called HeLa, were the first to survive and multiply outside the human body, greatly advancing medicine. The book explores ethical issues of medical consent, race, and medical research, while also sharing Henrietta's personal story. It highlights how her cells contributed to vaccines, cancer research, and other breakthroughs, raising important questions about science, ethics, and the human side of medical progress.