Author
Rebecca Skloot
Rebecca Skloot is an American science writer, born in 1972, whose subjects are science and medicine. Her debut, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010), took more than ten years to research and write, stayed on the New York Times list for over six years, reaching number one, and was filmed for HBO with Rose Byrne and Oprah Winfrey. She also co-edited The Best American Science Writing 2011 with her father, Floyd Skloot.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Rebecca Skloot, mostly public health and medical history and true accounts, published by Crown, first published in 2010.
Born 1972, SpringfieldFrom United States
Books reviewed1
Our average5.0★from 1 rated
Achievements
- Wellcome Trust Book Prize for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for Nonfiction
- #1 New York Times bestseller, on the list for over six years
Frequently asked questions
How many Rebecca Skloot books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 1 book by Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.