One of the most influential people in the medical field who many people have never heard about is Henrietta Lacks. The medical industry will never be the same because of Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta had such an immense part in advancing the medical field yet the majority of people have no idea who she is or the influences she had on our world.
I believe that it is important for the public to hear about stories like Henrietta Lacks because too many people and their families go without the respect and dignity they deserve. Henrietta Lacks had such influential part on our world and still does many years after her death, yet many people have no idea who she is or what she helped discover. Billions of dollars are being made because of the discoveries she made, yet her family is receiving none of the profit. People should remember influential people like Henrietta Lacks rather than remembering our favorite superstar.
One of the main challenges that I think Rebecca Skloot faced while writing this book for such a big audience is finding a common language for everyone. Skloot had to make sure that she wrote the book so not only could medical researchers and scientists could read it but also so the average student or adult could as well. She needed to use the right language so that it would be appealing to intellectuals but would not push away others. Another challenge I think she faced while writing this book is the fact that there are probably many people that do not believe her story should be heard. There are people that believe it is acceptable for doctors to take samples from humans without consent. Rebecca Skloot probably had to face the harsh realities that people would not agree with her opinion and find this story insignificant.
As a reader I do not anticipate having many challenges while reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. I think for the most part that I will understand and be able to follow the book although there could be some words that I will not understand. Since Rebecca Lacks had to make this book appealing to people of all ages she probably used some medical terms and language which I will not understand. Aside of some language barriers I do not foresee and other challenges.
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