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April 6, 2011
Many book groups spend lots of time talking about Deborah’s sister, Elsie. How did your group discuss this part of the Lacks family story?
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BlazeTheScarletFox says:
I’m only 10 years old and I already read The immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and it was sort of sad to read when both Lacks sisters, Elsie and Deborah died. Deborah was sweet. Are the Lacks brothers still alive now?
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Rebecca says:
Hi Blaze — so glad to hear from you. Yes, the Lacks brothers are still alive and living in Baltimore! You can learn more about what the family is up to today at http://www.rebeccaskloot.com/faq
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Carol David says:
Someone in our group posited the theory that Elsie was profoundly deaf (since everyone else had some hearing loss) and that was the problem? We all agreed that the way she was treated was tragic.
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Leslie Phillips says:
I have not read such an engrossing medical/science book since “The Hot Zone” and “And the Band Played On”. Patient’s rights were a long time coming.