{"product_id":"the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks-by-rebecca-skloot","title":"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover \u003cem\u003eThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks\u003c\/em\u003e by Rebecca Skloot — the gripping, deeply researched true story behind one of the most important yet unknown contributions to modern medicine. Blending science, history, and profound human drama, this bestselling nonfiction work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a poor Black tobacco farmer, died of cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Without her knowledge or consent, doctors took a sample of her cancer cells — cells that would go on to become the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa. These cells fueled countless scientific breakthroughs, from the polio vaccine to cancer research to gene mapping, and generated billions of dollars in the process — all while Henrietta's own family remained unaware and lived in poverty. Rebecca Skloot spent over a decade uncovering Henrietta's story, weaving together cutting-edge science with a moving portrait of the family left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy readers connect with this book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA gripping true story at the intersection of science, ethics, and race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeticulously researched narrative nonfiction from a celebrated science journalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRaises profound questions about medical ethics and informed consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn unforgettable tribute to a woman whose cells changed the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for readers of narrative nonfiction, science, and social justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePowerful, illuminating, and impossible to put down, \u003cem\u003eThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in medicine, ethics, or the untold stories behind history's greatest discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrder your copy from Book Beavers today and discover the remarkable story of Henrietta Lacks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Beavers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45365112766487,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8407\/4775\/files\/the_immortal_life_of_henrietas_-1.png?v=1785741918","url":"https:\/\/bookbeavers.com\/products\/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks-by-rebecca-skloot","provider":"Book Beavers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}