The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - By Rebecca Skloot - Paperback Book.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - By Rebecca Skloot - Paperback Book. Good used condition. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a non-fiction book by American author Rebecca Skloot. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work, that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine. It tells the story of an African-American woman who died in 1951, aged just 31, of an aggressive cervical cancer. It also tells the story of her legacy: the HeLa cell line, taken from Henrietta's tumour while she was still alive, cultured in a lab, and discovered to be immortal. The story of Henrietta Lacks is a true story, and she lives on in the research cells that still help scientists today. New York Times Bestseller. NOTE: Photos may not depict true colour. Some minor staining on the bottom. New to Poshmark? Get started by signing up using my code l_winick, and you'll get a $15 off your first purchase! Happy to answer any questions. * Imported. * Always check measurements before purchasing. * Smoke and pet free home. 💰🛍 BUNDLE AND SAVE! 🛍 ALL OFFERS WELCOME! 👍💰👍