The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, written by Rebecca Skloot, is a non-fiction book that tells the remarkable story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were used without her knowledge or consent to revolutionize medical research. Skloot explores the ethical implications of bioengineering and the impact of Henrietta's cells, known as HeLa cells, on scientific advancements. This thought-provoking book raises important questions about consent, race, and the commercialization of human biological materials.
