One Of The Greatest Stories Ever Told?

If you haven't yet heard the name "Henrietta Lacks" nor have any idea what she unknowingly contributed to the world of medicine, then you probably will find her story somewhat unbelievable. But it's all true! You can read a very high level recap of this story here, as well as listen to a recounting of what happened by the author who has put all of this jaw-dropping info into a book, here (her description and the Q&A that follows are both fascinating). This is the sort of tale that, once you're heard it, you'll inevitably wonder why it is that most of us are only hearing about it now.