Black Coffee discussion

Here's another movie to get excited about...


http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/...


Has anyone read the book? I have it on my summer read list

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Maya wrote: "Has anyone read the book? I have it on my summer read list "

I've read it, I've met the author, and it's a very interesting book not only because Henrietta Lacks's story is interesting, but also because the author made assumptions and presumptions while she reported and wrote this book, and these became part of the story, too. Skloot is from a different world from Lacks's family and she explores these differences fairly honestly in the book.

Maya wrote: "Here's another movie to get excited about...


http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/...


Has anyone read the book? I have..."

I started to read it a couple of years ago at the wrong time in my life - I couldn't give it the time it deserved. The 100 pages or so that I read were fantastic, and I say this as someone who typically doesn't enjoy non-fiction reads. The pacing is perfect. The story astounding. Very accessible. I learned alot, but didn't feel "instructed", if that makes sense.

Thanks for your thoughts ladies. Now I am even more curious. lol. I think I will read it next month.

I really enjoyed this read. Looking forward to the movie.

Maya wrote: "Here's another movie to get excited about...


http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/...


Has anyone read the book? I have..."

I wanna see that.

What a coincidence! I discussed this with my students just today, as an example of what happens when you forget to treat people as people and treat them as experiments instead.

I remember reading this book and being so heartbroken over the treatment of Henrietta and all of her family. So tragic. I hope the movie does the book justice.

A very informative book!

I can't wait to see the movie. The book was absolutely fantastic.

I listened to the audio book and it was really good. Sad, but good.

I have this at home and need to finally read it before I have to return it! I've heard it's excellent, albeit sad.

you all have me excited about reading it! Phil that sounds like it was a great class discussion

I think you will find it fascinating.

I have to read it before it's due in less than 2 weeks.

I've read it. Short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read Henrietta Lacks. It broke my heart.

My book club read the book a few years ago. Heartbreaking, yet fascinating!

MOVIE PREMIER HBO 4/22. set your dvr

http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-immorta...


anyone planning to watch?

Me!!

good to know. thank you. I may have to get HBO just for the occasion.

Me, too!

I'm excited. maybe we can discuss next week

I would like to see it also. I wonder why the non-pay-extra channels didn't take it. ABC, NBC, etc!

This movie was awesome!!!!

sweet! I set my DVR. watching in the morning

hope i can get it to watch, i have the book ready to go also :)

I just watched the movie. It was awesome. very close to the book. I'm pretty sure Oprah will get some awards for her performance

shes actually a pretty good actress , darn i must have this film lol

Kerry wrote: "shes actually a pretty good actress , darn i must have this film lol"

Are you in the UK?

back in australia now. was shown on hbo i hear so ill figure it out :)

try HBO GO. they usually have it after it as premiered

I think HBO Now has a free 30 day trial. You can check it out on there.

HBO says it's going to show it on HBO East on Tuesday 25th at 02:30am - that's tonight!