Monday, June 20th, 2011
Comments Off on HeLa 4 Life Bike-a-Thon HeLa Ryders Thank Rebecca Skloot
On May 14, 2011, children of Roanoke, VA (Henrietta Lacks’s hometown) celebrated “Henrietta Lacks Day” and participated in a HeLa 4 Life Bike-a-Thon fundraiser at […]
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
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Saturday, June 18th, 2011
Comments Off on Sacramento Bee Recommends The Immortal Life in Summer Reading Roundup
The Sacramento Bee included The Immortal Life in its Summer Reading Roundup, recommending it as one of the best non-fiction reads for summer.
Friday, June 17th, 2011
Comments Off on Columbia, MO Selects The Immortal Life for ‘One Read’ Program
“Although her grave is unmarked, and she was called by the wrong name for years, [Henrietta Lacks’s] story could bring readers together in Columbia this […]
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Comments Off on Connecticut College Student Praises The Immortal Life
“If there ever was a piece of scholarship that encapsulated the interdisciplinary ideals and methods of American Studies,” writes Connecticut College student Claire Cafritz, “Rebecca […]
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Comments Off on Students Respond to The Immortal Life in AAC&U Magazine
“Unlike the stereotypical reading assignment that too often catalyzes students to bond over mutual dislike,” writes Connecticut College student Jesse Neikrie in the Association of […]
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Comments Off on Fan of The Immortal Life Donates Funds to Low-Income School
“I’m so thrilled,” says Rebecca Skloot, “I just found out that Diana Kimball, a fan of The Immortal Life, recently donated funds in my honor […]
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Comments Off on “First Nugget of the [HeLa] Story” Published in Rolling Stone in 1976
In March 1976, Rolling Stone published “The Double-Edged Helix,” an article by Michael Rogers which “unknowingly helped lay the foundation for the captivating current bestseller.” […]
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