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# HBO Major Motion Picture NYT #1 Bestseller HeLa Cells - Medical Breakthrough The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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## Summary

> 🧬 Unlock the immortal story that changed medicine and ethics forever.

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## Key Features

- • **From Page to Screen:** Experience the story that captivated millions, now a major HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey.
- • **Science Meets Ethics:** Explore the untold story behind the immortal HeLa cells that revolutionized medicine and bioethics.
- • **Award-Winning Narrative:** Winner of the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize and named one of the best nonfiction books of the century.
- • **Uncover Hidden Histories:** Dive deep into race, consent, and the human cost behind scientific progress — a conversation starter for any professional.
- • **A Groundbreaking Bestseller:** Ranked #1 in Medical Research, History of Medicine & Cell Biology — a must-have for thought leaders.

## Overview

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a #1 New York Times bestseller and award-winning nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot. It reveals the true story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells—taken without consent—became the first immortal human cell line, fueling major medical breakthroughs like the polio vaccine and gene mapping. The book also explores the complex ethical, racial, and legal issues surrounding her legacy, now immortalized in a major HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Medical Research (Books) #2 in History of Medicine (Books) #2 in Cell Biology (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (31,571) |
| Dimensions  | 5.14 x 1.07 x 7.94 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1400052181 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 381 pages |
| Publication date  | March 8, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Crown |

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