Book Discussion of the ‘Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack’ by Rebecca Skloot with New Ulm Med Center’s Dr. Joan Krikava facilitating and hosted at the New Ulm Library lower level with Assistant Library Director April Ide at 1:30 pm, January 24. “Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. “ ~ Goodreads.com summary. Pick up a copy of the book or call the NU Library at 507-359-8331 to place a hold on a copy of the book.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
January 24, 1:30 pm Lower Level New Ulm Library, 17 N Broadway New Ulm MN No Charge. Open to all.
Kathy Austinson, Director'Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack' by Rebecca Skloot Book Discussion
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