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Study Guide: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
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- Narrated by: Krystin Skidmore
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality instructional study guides for challenging works of literature. This audio study guide for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as ethics in scientific research, informed consent, and racism in medicine. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a work of nonfiction about a woman who died tragically young and whose cells were taken from her body without her consent. These cells became the first human cells to survive in a culture, where they thrived, multiplied, and helped produce major scientific breakthroughs. Skloot's text intertwines a personal family story with an exploration of science, ethics, and racism.
This audio study guide presents the same expert content — written by experienced teachers, professors, and literary scholars — in an easy-to-access audio format. SuperSummary study guides demonstrate an authoritative voice, present expert analysis, offer big picture ideas, and help listeners understand a work’s underlying meanings and conclusions.