Thom reviewed The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor …
Review of 'The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Not much I can add to the bazillion other reviews of this book - named a best book of the year by more than 60 media outlets.
Well organized at the beginning, alternating between current-day detective work and the history of Henrietta Lacks. Later in the book, the current-day stuff becomes a bit more scattered and the history continues to move forward to the present. Guessing you can see which I liked best.
A great history, thought provoking in consequences and future ramifications. Recommended.