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Once again, I picked this book up on whim in the bookstore because the cover caught my eye. I love fascinating non-fiction books about normal, every day people and this book definitely fit that description. It looks like I say this a lot, but this book was un-put-down-able! I think because I knew that this happened to a real person, a real family, I was more intrigued. Or maybe my interest was piqued by the fact that both of my parents have had illnesses in the past decade that scientists have u
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Pretty interesting. Took me years to finish. I don't agree with "I couldn't put it down" review. I admire the author's tenacity but wish she wasn't part of the story and I found Deborah (when we met her) really interesting. I'm not so outraged about the use of her cells - even had they been mine or my mom's. I do think injecting them into humans was outrageous.
Synopsis: Poor black woman dies from cancer. A researcher is able to get her cells to grow in a culture. They grow exponentially and are ...more
Synopsis: Poor black woman dies from cancer. A researcher is able to get her cells to grow in a culture. They grow exponentially and are ...more
Science research brings about so many questions on ethics and patient rights that it can be a bit overwhelming. Not to mention, the technicalities behind cell research is not generally something I would choose to read about. However, Skloot brings Hennrietta's story to life in a way that hooks you into the world of cell research. The book leaves you pondering the right and wrong of science today. Where should the line be drawn?
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Excellent - and sad at times. Very readable - hope other med/pub health/research types read this for some hard thinking.
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