Rebecca Skloot has published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010).
Updated September 2026
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca Skloot's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Feb 2010)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)TV · from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
About Rebecca Skloot
Rebecca Lee Skloot is an American science writer who specializes in science and medicine. 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. 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.
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Rebecca Skloot FAQ
- How many books has Rebecca Skloot written?
- Rebecca Skloot has published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rebecca Skloot's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
- What is Rebecca Skloot's latest book?
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010).
- What is Rebecca Skloot's most famous book?
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) is Rebecca Skloot's most widely read book.
- Which Rebecca Skloot books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (TV, 2017).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.