Glenbard Parent Series Family Read
Our students have their summer
reading assignment, and parents should join in as well.
Please consider being a part of our
Glenbard Family Read, the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
In this fascinating book author
Rebecca Skloot tells the story of a young black woman, Henrietta Lacks, who
died of cervical cancer in 1951 and left behind an inexplicably immortal line
of cells known today as “HeLa.” These HeLa cells, harvested without
Henrietta’s knowledge or consent, have contributed to many
scientific advancements including the creation of the polio vaccine, treatments
for cancers and viruses, in-vitro fertilization, and have been the backbone of
the entire biotech industry, generating billions of dollars. The story is also
about Henrietta Lacks’ family legacy. Her children and grandchildren have never
benefited from their mother’s cells and who, today, cannot even afford health
insurance. Part detective story, part scientific odyssey, and part family saga,
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lachs raises fascinating questions about race,
class, and bioethics in America.
This book is recommended reading
for many Glenbard students. Then join us when we welcome author Rebecca Skloot
on August 25 at 7pm at Glenbard West
Other books by GPS authors and the
schedule of their appearance:
Sept. 21 at Glenbard East 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
“How to Raise an Adult; Break Free
of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Child for Success” by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Nov .16 West 7:00pm and (Nov 17 noon Marquardt Admin Center)
Jan. 24 Glenbard East 7:00 pm (and Jan 25 noon Marquardt Admin Center)
“Far From the Tree: Parents, Children
and the Search for Identity” by Andrew Solomon
April
11 COD/ MAC Arts Center 7:00pm