Rebecca Lee Skloot[1] September 19, 1972 (1972-09-19) (age 51) Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation
Science writer
Alma mater
Portland Community College Colorado State University (BS) University of Pittsburgh (MFA)
Notable work
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Relatives
Floyd Skloot, father
Website
www.rebeccaskloot.com
Rebecca L. Skloot/ˈskluːt/ (born September 19, 1972) is an American science writer who specializes in science and medicine.[2] Her first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010), was one of the best-selling new books of 2010, staying on The New York Times Bestseller list for over 6 years and eventually reaching #1.[3] It was adapted into a movie by George C. Wolfe, which premiered on HBO on April 22, 2017, and starred Rose Byrne as Skloot, and Oprah Winfrey as Lacks's daughter Deborah.[4]
^"Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series: Skloot, Floyd 1947-". Encyclopedia.com. 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
^"Best Sellers: Paperback Nonfiction: Sunday, June 10th 2012". The New York Times. June 10, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
^"Oprah and Alan Ball to Make Film of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for HBO". rebeccaskloot.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
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