![]() ![]() It has also been translated into more than 25 foreign language editions. ![]() A paperback edition was published by Broadway Books on Ma( ISBN 978-1-4000-5218-9). On the same date, an audiobook edition was published by Random House Audio, narrated by Casandra Campbell and Bahni Turpin ( ISBN 978-0-9), as well as electronic editions in mobile (Kindle) and EPUB formats. The book was initially released in hardcover, published by Crown, on Febru( ISBN 978-1-4000-5217-2). Skloot said that some of the information was taken from the journal of Deborah Lacks, Henrietta Lacks's daughter, as well as from "archival photos and documents, scientific and historical research." It is Skloot's first book. The book is notable for its science writing and dealing with ethical issues of race and class in medical research. Skloot began conducting extensive research on her and worked with Lacks' family to create the book. Skloot became interested in Lacks after a biology teacher referenced her but knew little about her. The book is about Henrietta Lacks and the immortal cell line, known as HeLa, that came from Lacks's cervical cancer cells in 1951. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) is a non-fiction book by American author Rebecca Skloot.
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