Reflection of The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks tells a nonfiction story, it tells the truth about Henrietta Lacks, her family,
HeLa cells and medicine. Before I read this book, I just knew HeLa cells are the first cancer cells which can grow
up and never died. I also feel curious about the woman who developed HeLa cells, but I do not have Skloot’s
patience to spend ten years on collecting information about Henrietta Lacks. I learned a lot from this book, for
example, HeLa cells’ source, Henrietta Lacks’ life and her family and some medical experimentation. In addition,
I have a deep impression about Deborah’s words “if our mother cells done so much for medicine, how come her
family can afford to see no doctors?” I understand why she is so angry with those medical records and the
researchers. If I was her, I would be in the same mood. Dr. Gey obtained some cells from Henrietta Lacks’ cervix
and did not informed her. The researchers successfully grew HeLa cells and sent to the world. By the way, many
researchers were rich because of HeLa cells. HeLa cells have made many contributions for medicine. On the other
hand, Henrietta Lacks’ family is living in poverty. They cannot ever afford to go to the doctor and pay for private
insurance. It’s very funny, but it’s a fact. Henrietta Lacks’ family did not get any benefits from cells, because
researchers ignore the woman’s name that developed HeLa cells. The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks gives
people a chance to know Henrietta Lacks and more medical knowledge. It is a commendable book to read.
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks tells a nonfiction story, it tells the truth about Henrietta Lacks, her family,
HeLa cells and medicine. Before I read this book, I just knew HeLa cells are the first cancer cells which can grow
up and never died. I also feel curious about the woman who developed HeLa cells, but I do not have Skloot’s
patience to spend ten years on collecting information about Henrietta Lacks. I learned a lot from this book, for
example, HeLa cells’ source, Henrietta Lacks’ life and her family and some medical experimentation. In addition,
I have a deep impression about Deborah’s words “if our mother cells done so much for medicine, how come her
family can afford to see no doctors?” I understand why she is so angry with those medical records and the
researchers. If I was her, I would be in the same mood. Dr. Gey obtained some cells from Henrietta Lacks’ cervix
and did not informed her. The researchers successfully grew HeLa cells and sent to the world. By the way, many
researchers were rich because of HeLa cells. HeLa cells have made many contributions for medicine. On the other
hand, Henrietta Lacks’ family is living in poverty. They cannot ever afford to go to the doctor and pay for private
insurance. It’s very funny, but it’s a fact. Henrietta Lacks’ family did not get any benefits from cells, because
researchers ignore the woman’s name that developed HeLa cells. The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks gives
people a chance to know Henrietta Lacks and more medical knowledge. It is a commendable book to read.