This week we review our first non-fiction book of the year, Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This book gives us a lot to digest as we tackle the true story of a woman mistreated by science, and we wonder if the media, like the book and its accompanying HBO film, have done her any more justice.We also discuss the wide array of covers that have donned this book, and the ramifications of each new cover.

For more information about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks visit http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/.

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