ta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. I have a copy, as does Tara. I don't know if Tara has read it yet. It is a 300+ page book, so it doesn't seem daunting. However, the first time I read it, I had to continually take breaks to sort of process the tragedy of the story, as well as really think about the scientific terminology and the underlying issues of ethics and race. This is not an easy read, and I found myself uncomfortable at times as I thought about the questions the author poses about the price many unnamed people have paid for the advancement of modern medicine, a price from which we have all undoubtedly benefitted...but I was very moved by the family's story, and the author's passion for telling it.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
September book club book
So, for the September book club we will be reading a fascinating book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. I have a copy, as does Tara. I don't know if Tara has read it yet. It is a 300+ page book, so it doesn't seem daunting. However, the first time I read it, I had to continually take breaks to sort of process the tragedy of the story, as well as really think about the scientific terminology and the underlying issues of ethics and race. This is not an easy read, and I found myself uncomfortable at times as I thought about the questions the author poses about the price many unnamed people have paid for the advancement of modern medicine, a price from which we have all undoubtedly benefitted...but I was very moved by the family's story, and the author's passion for telling it.
ta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. I have a copy, as does Tara. I don't know if Tara has read it yet. It is a 300+ page book, so it doesn't seem daunting. However, the first time I read it, I had to continually take breaks to sort of process the tragedy of the story, as well as really think about the scientific terminology and the underlying issues of ethics and race. This is not an easy read, and I found myself uncomfortable at times as I thought about the questions the author poses about the price many unnamed people have paid for the advancement of modern medicine, a price from which we have all undoubtedly benefitted...but I was very moved by the family's story, and the author's passion for telling it.
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It's a fascinating read Rachel! Great pick.
ReplyDeleteI have read it and would be happy to loan my copy to anyone. It actually is a very quick read because it is so fascinating.
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