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SHADOWS OF IMMORTALITY: Untold Struggles of Henrietta Lacks’ Grandson

SHADOWS OF IMMORTALITY: Untold Struggles of Henrietta Lacks’ Grandson

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Overcoming drug addiction, crime, and a 30-year prison sentence, Alfred (Lacks) Carter, Jr. defied the odds. He emerged determined to reclaim his life as the living legacy of his world-renowned grandmother. Henrietta Lacks immortal HeLa cells have saved over 10 million lives, contributing to countless medical breakthroughs. He is now revolutionizing the Lacks' legacy to impact and inspire even more lives. With a poetic pen, Carter shatters the chains of silence, exposing pitfalls and injustices marginalized communities face. In his debut memoir, Shadows of Immortality, he chronicles his journey to redemption with unflinching honesty and unwavering hope. Shadows of Immortality is a mesmerizing tapestry of triumph and tragedy threaded together with resilience and redemption. This book speaks from the shadows of life's darkest circumstances, reviving hope long after reading the last page.
ASIN: B0CPQ3CYZR
VSKU: BVV.B0CPQ3CYZR.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Carter Jr., Alfred (Lacks )|Thigpen, Anthony KaDarrell
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use

SKU:BVV.B0CPQ3CYZR.VG

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