The book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will be.docx
1. The book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will be required for the
book revi
The book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will be required for the book review
assignments. There will be a total of three (3) assignments associated with the Lacks
book.The first two (2) will be short summaries while the 3rd will reflect a final review of the
book.The two (2) short assignments will be general summaries of Parts 1 and 2 of the
book.The 3rd assignment, i.e., Final Book Review, will be a more comprehensive review of
the book and should incorporate summaries from Parts 1, 2, and 3 as well as your personal
reflection on the life of Henrietta Lacks. This final review should be typed, double-spaced,
and in size 12 font.• Format and guidelines for book review assignments:PART 1: 2 pages
minimum (excluding the cover page)• Student name and course information should be on a
separate page Summary should address• Background of Henrietta Lacks• Diagnosis and
treatment of her disease• Culturing/growing of Henrietta Lacks Cells reference the
peopleinvolved• Personal reflection on Part1PART 2: 2 pages minimum (excluding the
cover page)• Student name and course information should be on a separate pageSummary
should address• Death of Henrietta Lacks• Development and spread of the Lacks Cell line•
Personal reflection on Chapter 17: Illegal, Immoral, and DeplorableFinal Book Review
paper:Four (4) or more pagesOVERALL GENERAL SUMMARY of the book (2 pages
MIN)DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF THE BOOK TO INDIVIDUAL
RIGHTSVERSUS POPULATION RIGHTS using characters in the book as a reference. (1-page
MAX)PERSONAL REFLECTION: If you were Henrietta Lacks (and knowing what you know
now) share how you feel about what transpired using specific issues/content from the book
as context. (1-page MAX)*Make sure to use APA citations for any sources including the
Lacks book.