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SeattleVet

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3. Rebecca Skloot's book is riveting.

Reply to Genki Hikari (Original post)

Tue Sep 27, 2022, 02:16 AM

Sep 2022

I heard her interviewed on NPR when it first came out and got a copy immediately. The book was the impetus to finally get some compensation for the family. Henrietta Lacks is one of the non-cape wearing heroes, and it's well past time that she got the recognition she well deserves.

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Trying to decide on a NF book to read [View all] Genki Hikari Sep 2022 OP

This book has never gone out of print KS Toronado Sep 2022 #1

One of the best books ever written (IMHO). I have never been able to read it without crying. My LoisB Sep 2022 #5

Sorry, I've read that. Genki Hikari Sep 2022 #7

I've been watching on YouTube about ancient civilizations, step nomads and barbarians. brewens Sep 2022 #2

Rebecca Skloot's book is riveting. SeattleVet Sep 2022 #3

This. The book was riveting. Nay Sep 2022 #4

From your list, I would recommend "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks". LoisB Sep 2022 #6

Thanks for the recommendation Genki Hikari Sep 2022 #8

Not on your list, PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #9

No need to warn about the gutter Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #10

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