Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca Skloot

(1972) writer United States

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Rebecca Skloot (born 1972) was a United States writer, known for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

About Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca L. Skloot is an American science writer who specializes in science and medicine. Her first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010), was one of the best-selling new books of 2010, staying on The New York Times Bestseller list for over 6 years and eventually reaching #1. It was adapted into a movie by George C. Wolfe, which premiered on HBO on April 22, 2017, and starred Rose Byrne as Skloot, and Oprah Winfrey as Lacks's daughter Deborah.

Known for:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Notable works:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Awards:

Q16995068|21st Century Award

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