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Jess here! A while back, Sarina and KJ talked about how much they enjoyed Tess Gerritsen's novel, The Spy Coast, and Sarina reassured KJ she'd enjoy book two of the series even more. I had never read a Tess Gerritsen novel, and while I'd heard her name before and vaguely understood she wrote thrillers, I was starting from square one when I downloaded the audio version of The Spy Coast. Now, I'm not an international spy thriller kind of gal. In the abstract, I understand the allure of books like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or Six Days of the Condor. Spies! Intrigue! International [almost exclusively men] of mystery! But they have never really floated my proverbial boat. That said, I loved Tess Gerritsen's spies and the world they inhabit. There's a sense of place - nay, a downright LOVE of place - and a retiring, rural New England domesticity that spoke to this retiring, rural New England reader. Book two, The Summer Guests, is even more rooted in Maine, on its history and the social dynamics of its natives and its summer people. Once I tore through those first two books, I went back to Gerritsen's first book, The Surgeon, one of Time Magazine's top 100 thriller/mystery books of all time and the first in the Rizzoli & Isles series, consequently made into a long-running television series. Gerritsen has a fascinating career trajectory, lots to talk about regarding pantsing and plotting, where the ideas come from, and lots of other geeky details about the writing life. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Find Tess at Tessgerritsen.com, or on Bluesky, @TessGerritsen Transcript below!EPISODE 462 - TRANSCRIPTJennie NashHey everyone, it's Jennie Nash, founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, the company I started more than 10 years ago to lead the emerging book coaching industry. In October, we'll be enrolling a new cohort of certification students who will be going through programs in either fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, and learning the editorial, emotional, and entrepreneurial skills that you need to be a successful book coach. If you've been curious about book coaching and thinking that it might be something you want to do for your next career move, I'd love to teach you more about it, you can go to bookcoaches.com/waitlist to check out the free training I have—that's bookcoaches.com/waitlist. The training is all about how to make money, meaning, and joy out of serving writers. Fall is always a great time to start something new. So if you're feeling called to do this, go check out our training and see if this might be right for you. We'd love to have you join us.Multiple SpeakersIs it recording? Now it's recording, yay. Go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. I don't remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm going to rustle some papers. Okay, now—one, two, three.Jess LaheyHey, this is Jess Lahey, and this is the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. This is the podcast about writing all the things—short things, long things, poetry, prose, narrative nonfiction, fiction, creative nonfiction, queries, proposals. This is the podcast about writing all the things. More than anything else, this is the podcast about the writing life and about getting the work done. I am Jess Lahey. I'm the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. And you can find my journalism at The Atlantic and The Washington Post, and my bi-weekly (formerly bi-weekly) column at The New York Times, The Parent-Teacher Conference, ran for about three years I am joined today by Sarina Bowen, who has written 50-odd books. She has written lots and lots of romance, and her most recent addition to the world of publishing has been her thrillers, Dying to Meet You and The Five Year Lie. And she has a book coming out this fall called Thrown for a Loop. The reason I am recording this intro on my own—which, as you may know if you've been listening, is highly unusual for us—is because I know myself. And I know when I'm really excited to talk to someone on the podcast; I'm going to flub the intro. I'm going to forget something. I'm going to forget to introduce them altogether. So today, I'm doing that first, so I don't mess it up. A while ago on the podcast, you may have heard Sarina and KJ read some books by an author named Tess Gerritsen. I had heard of Tess Gerritsen, but I had never read any of her books. I just hadn't yet. I haven't read Nora Roberts yet. I haven't read—there are lots of authors I haven't read yet. And sometimes you don't even know where to start. So when Sarina and KJ recommended Tess Gerritsen's new series set in Maine—the first one being The Spy Coast and the second one being The Summer Guests—I figured I had a good place to start. And you know, as a New Englander, I love a good book about New England, and that was the start of my interest in Tess Gerritsen's work. I have gone back to the beginning and started with her book The Surgeon, which was her first book in the series that became the Rizzoli and Isles Series, as well as a television show. Tess Gerritsen has a—she's written through 33 books at this point. And as I now know, she has also directed a documentary called Magnificent Beast about pigs, which I listened to this morning while I was vacuuming the house. I loved it. She also—she has a lot to say about genre, about publishing, about second careers, about a writing place, and about process. So let's just jump right into it. I am so excited to introduce to you today, Tess Gerritsen. So from the perspective of what our listeners love—this podcast, the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast —is super geek. People who love the nuts and bolts and the dorky details of the writing life. Sarina has a past life in finance, and so she tends to be, like, our “no, but let's talk about the numbers” kind of person. I'm just the research super dork, which is why I spent my morning watching your documentary about pigs.Tess GerritsenOh my god! (Laughing)Jess LaheyMagnificent Beast. I—I've joked in the past that if I could, I would probably just research things in—in, you know, maybe there'll be a book out there, maybe there won't, but I would research things and—and just learn as much as I could. And so I loved—loved—your Magnificent Beast documentary. I thought it was fantastic. But one of the reasons that we wanted to talk to you, just from the very beginning, is that we feel like you do some pretty incredible world-building and relationship-building with your places and your characters. And so I just—I would love to start there, mainly with the idea of starting with the real nuts and bolts stuff, which is, like, what does an average writing day look like for you? And how do you, sort of—how do you set that up? What does it look like, if you have an average writing day? Maybe you don't.Tess GerritsenWell, it's hard to describe an average writing day, because every day is—there are days when you sit at your desk and you just, you know, pull your hair. And there are days when you get distracted by the news. And there are many days when I just do not want to write. But when I'm writing, the good days are when my characters are alive and talking to me. And it's—it's—you talked about world-building and character-building. That is really key to me. What are they saying to me? Can I hear their voices? And it sounds a little—a little crazy, because I am hearing voices. But it's those voices that really make characters come alive.Jess LaheyI—You have said in other interviews that you are very much—sorry to those of you who hate the terms—that you are very much a pantser. And you are sitting on this interview with a consummate plotter. Sarina is our consummate plotter. So could you talk a little bit about how those character—how those voices—influence, you know, the pantsing of the—of the book, and—and how that works for you?Tess GerritsenWell, I mean, it is weird that I am a pantser. And it's funny—I think that people who are plotters tend to be people who are in finance or in law, because they're used to having their ducks lined up, you know. They—they want everything set up ahead of time, and it makes them feel comfortable. And I think a large part of becoming a pantser is learning to be comfortable with unpredictability. Learning to just let things happen, and know you're going to take wrong turns, know you're going to end up in blind alleys—and yet just keep on forging ahead and change direction. So I suppose that what helps me become a pantser, as I said, is hearing a character's voice. If, for instance, when I wrote The Spy Coast, the first thing I heard about that book was Maggie Bird's voice. And she just said, “I'm not the woman I used to be.” And that's an opening there, right? Because you want to find out, Maggie, who did you used to be? And why do you sound so sad? So a lot of it was just—just getting into her head and letting her talk about what a day-to-day life is, which is, you know, raising chickens and collecting eggs and becoming—and being—a farmer. And then she does something surprising in that very first chapter. There's a fox that's killing her chickens, so she grabs her rifle and kills it with one shot. And that opens up another thing, like—how are you, a 62-year-old woman, able to take out a rifle and kill a fox with one shot? So it's—it's those things. It's those revelations of character. When they come out and they tell you something, or they show you they—they have a skill that you weren't aware of, you want to dig deeper and find out, you know, where did they get that skill?Sarina BowenAnd that is a really fun way to show it. I mean, you're talking today with two people who have also kept chickens.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Jess LaheyAnd had foxes take their chickens, actually.Sarina BowenOh yes, because the two go together.Tess GerritsenYes.Sarina BowenBut yes, I admit I have never shot a fox, and maybe wouldn't.Jess LaheyI have yelled very loudly at a fox, and he actually—I have to say—really mad respect for the fox, because he took one look at me—he did drop the chicken that I was yelling at him for grabbing—and then he went across the street, around the neighbor's house, around the back of the other neighbor's house, and came at the exact same chicken from the other side of the house, where I couldn't see him out the window.Tess GerritsenOh, they are so smart. They are so smart.Jess LaheySo smart. Sarina, it sounded like you had something— you had something you wanted to add, and I interrupted you when we were talking about pantsing and we were talking about world-building and characters speaking to you.Sarina BowenWell, I just had thought that it was a lovely moment to explain why I was so excited to read this book after I heard Tess speak at Thriller Fest 2024, in a packed room where there was nowhere to sit except on the floor. You told the audience a little bit of a story from your real life that—that made you want to write that book. And I wonder if you could tell us what that was, because for me—I mean, we were only five minutes into your talk, and I'm like, oh, I'm—I'm going to download that tonight.Tess GerritsenWell, yes, it was. A lot of my books come from ideas that I've been stewing over for years. I have a folder called the ideas folder. It's an actual physical manila folder. And if I see something in an article or a newspaper or a magazine, I'll just rip it out and stick it in there, and it sometimes takes a long time before I know how to turn this into a book. So the idea for The Spy Coast is a little bit of obscure knowledge that I learned 35 years ago, when I first moved to Maine. My husband is a medical doctor. He opened up a practice, and when he would bring in new patients, he would always get an occupational history. And he used to get this answer—this very strange answer—from his new patients. They would say, “I used to work for the government, but I can't talk about it.” And after he heard that three times, he thought, what town did we land in? And who are these people? And we later found out that on our very short street, on one side of us was a retired OSS person, and on the other side was retired CIA. A realtor told us that our town was full of CIA retirees. So, I mean, of course you want to ask, why did they get here? What are they doing here? What are their lives like? I knew there was a book in there, but I didn't know what that book was. I needed 35 years to come up with the idea. And what I really needed to do was become old and—and realize that as you get older, especially women, we become invisible. People don't pay attention to us. We are over the hill. You know, everybody looks at the young, pretty chicks, but once you start getting gray hair, you fade into the background. And with that experience myself; I began to think more and more about what it's like to be retired. What is it like to be retired from a job that was maybe dangerous, or exciting, or something that you really risked your life to—to achieve? So that was—that was the beginning of The Spy Coast. What happens to CIA retirees—especially women—who are now invisible? But that makes them the best spies of all.Jess LaheyYeah, and we have—we did this really cool thing, this really fun thing for us on the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. It's like a supporter-only thing, where we call First Pages, where very brave authors—very brave writers—submit their first page to us, and we talk about it and decide whether or not we'd want to turn the page. And you have an incredible skill on your first pages. You're very, very good at first pages. And I was thinking about The Summer Guests, that you had this wonderful line that I'm going to read now:Purity, Maine, 1972. On the last day of his life, Purity police officer Randy Pelletier ordered a blueberry muffin and a cup of coffee at the Marigold Café,Which immediately reminded me of my very, very favorite line from all of literature—my very favorite first line—which is Irving's first line from A Prayer for Owen Meany, in which he ruins the story for you right there in the first line:I am doomed to remember a boy with a wrecked voice—not because of his voice, or because he was the smallest person I ever knew, or even because he was the instrument of my mother's death, but because he is the reason I believe in God.There is this incredible power to first lines. And I'm sort of wondering where—how first lines happen for you. Do they happen first? Do they happen last? Do they happen along the way?Tess GerritsenFirst lines usually happen last. I—it's—I will write the whole book, and I'll think, something's missing in that first chapter. How do I open this up? And, you know, there are things that make lines immediately hypnotic, and one of those things is an inherent contradiction—something that makes you think, wait, okay, you start off this way, but then all of a sudden, the meaning of that line switches. So, yeah, it starts off with, you know, this guy's going to die. But on that last day of his life, he does something very ordinary. He just orders coffee at the local café. So I think it's that contradiction that makes us want to read more. It's also a way to end chapters. I think that—that if you leave your reader with a sense of unease—something is about to go wrong, but they don't know what it is yet—or leave them with an unanswered question, or leave them with, as I said, a contradiction—that is what's page-turning. I think that a lot of thriller writers in particular mistake action for—for being—for being interesting. A car chase on the page is really very boring. But what's interesting is something that—you could feel that tension building, but you don't know why.Sarina BowenI have joked sometimes that when I get stuck on a plot, sometimes I will talk at my husband and—and say, “you know, I'm stuck here.” And he always says, “And then a giant squid attacked.” And it—of course I don't write books that take place where this is possible, so—but it never fails to remind me that, like, external action can sometimes be just, you know, totally pointless. And that if you're stuck, it's because one of your dominoes isn't leaning, you know, in the right spot. So...Tess GerritsenYeah, it's—it's not as much fun seeing that domino fall as seeing it go slowly tilting over. You know, I really learned this when I was watching a James Bond movie. And it starts off—you know, the usual James Bonds have their cold open to those action and chasing and death-defying acts. I found that—I find that really, in that movie anyway—I was like, Ho hum. Can we get to the story? And I found the time when I was leaning forward in my theater seat, watching every moment, was really a very quiet conversation aboard a train between him and this woman who was going to become his lover. That was fascinating to me. So I think that that transfers to book writing as well. Action is boring.Jess LaheyYou and Sarina do something that I feel, as a writer; I would probably not be very good at, which is creating that unease. I—Sarina in particular does this thing... I've read every one of Sarina's books, as a good friend is supposed to do. And I text her, and I say, Why don't they just talk about it and just deal? Get it out in the open! And she's like, you know, we just got to make these people uncomfortable. And you both have this incredible talent for helping—keeping the reader, uh, along with you, simply because there is this sense of unease. We're slightly off-kilter the whole time. And yet in me, as a people pleaser, that makes me very uncomfortable. I want people to be happy with each other. So how do you—if you get to a place where you feel like maybe things aren't off-kilter enough, or things aren't off-balance enough—how do you introduce a little bit of unease into your—into your story?Tess GerritsenWell, I think it comes down to very small points of conflict—little bits of tension. Like, we call it micro-tension. And I think those occur in everyday life all the time. For instance, you know, things that happen that really don't have any big consequence, but are still irritating. We will stew about those for—for a while. And, you know, I used to write romance as well, so I understand entirely what Sarina is doing, because romance is really about courtship and conflict. And it's the conflict that makes us keep reading. We just—we know this is the courtship. So there's always that sense of it's not quite there, because once the characters are happy, the story is over, right?Sarina BowenYeah.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Sarina BowenAlso, writing the ends of romance novels is the least interesting part. Like, what...? Once the conflict is resolved, like, I cannot wait to get out of there.Tess GerritsenRight, exactly. You know, I—I pay attention to my feelings when I'm reading a book, and I've noticed that the books that I remember are not the books with happy endings, because happiness is so fleeting. You know, you can be happy one second, and then something terrible will happen. You'll be unhappy. What lasts for us is sadness, or the sense of bittersweet. So when I read a book that ends with a bittersweet ending—such as, you know, Larry McMurtry Lonesome Dove—I ended up crying at the end of that book, and I have never forgotten that ending. Now, if everybody had been happy and there had been nobody to drag all those miles at the end, I would have forgotten that book very quickly. So I think—I try—I always try to leave the end of the book either bittersweet—I mean, you want to resolve all the major plot points—but also leave that sense of unease, because people remember that. And it also helps you, if you have a sequel.Sarina BowenThat's so interesting you've just brought up a couple of really interesting points, because there is a thriller—I actually write suspense now—and one of the books that so captured my attention about five years ago was killing it on the charts. And I thought it was actually a terrible book, but it nailed the bittersweet ending. Like, the premise was solid, and then the bittersweet ending was perfect, and the everything between the first chapter and the last chapter was a hot mess, but—but—um, that ending really stuck with me. And I remember carrying it around with me, like, Wow, they really nailed that ending. You know, and—and maybe that has, like, legs in terms of, like, talking about it. And, you know, if it—if—if it's irritating enough, like, the tension is still there—enough to, like, make people talk about it—it could actually affect the performance of that book. But also, um, one thing that I really love about this series—you have—what is the series title for the...?Tess GerritsenMartini—The Martini Club.Sarina BowenThe Martini Club, right? So The Martini Club is two books now. I inhaled the first one last summer, and I inhaled the second one this summer. And The Martini Club refers to this group of friends—these retired spies. And of course, there are two completely different mysteries in book one and book two. And I noticed a couple of things about the difference between those mysteries that was really fun. So in the first case—or in one of the two cases, let's see—in one of them, the thing that happens in their town is actually, like, related to them. And in the other one, it's kind of not. So to me, that felt like a boundary expansion of your world and your system. But also, I just love the way you leaned into the relationship of these people and their town in such a way. And how did you know to do that? Like, how—what does your toolbox say about how to get that expansiveness in your character set? Like, you know, to—to find all the limits of it?Tess GerritsenThat—you know, so much is like—it's like asking a pole-vaulter how they do it. They just—they have just—I guess its muscle memory. You don't really know how you're doing it, but what I did know was—with age, and because I love these characters so much—it really became about them and about what is going to deepen their friendship? What kind of a challenge is going to make them lean into each other—lean on each other? That's really what I was writing about, I think, was this circle of friends, and—and what you will do, how much you will sacrifice, to make sure your friends are safe. No, you're right—the second book is much more of a classic mystery. Yeah—a girl disappears. I mean, there was—there were—there were CIA undertones in that, because that becomes an important part of the book. But I think that what people are—when people say they love this book—they really talk about the characters and that friendship. And we all want friends like this, where we can go and—and—and have martinis together, and then if we—one of us needs to—we'll go help them bury a body.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Tess GerritsenThat's—they all have shovels, and they're willing to do it. That's the kind of friendship—friends—we want.Jess LaheyWell, and that's funny you mention that—I had an entire question—it wasn't even a question, it was a statement—in here about friendships and being grateful to you for the reminder about the importance of relationships. And this entire podcast was born out of the fact that we were talking writing all the time, and we just wanted an official way to sit down once a week and actually talk about the work. And your work is suffused with just these incredible relationships—whether that's the Rizzoli and Isles—you know, in your first—in the one of your other series—and I'm just—I'm very grateful for that, because we—especially—I think I re—I really crave books about female relationships, especially about older female relationships. And I have been loving your books, and I've—like, as I may have mentioned to you in my initial email—I had—I'm so sorry—never read your books before. And I admitted in the introduction that there are lots of very, very famous authors whose books I have never read. And it's always so exciting to me to dive into someone's series and realize, oh, this person really touches on themes that mean a lot to me, and I can already tell that I'm going to be enjoying a lot of their books to come forward. So thank you for all of the great descriptions of relationships and how we do rely on each other for various aspects of just how we get through all of this stuff.Tess GerritsenYeah—get through life. But you know what's funny about it is that it didn't start that way. For instance, let's go back to Rizzoli and Isles. The very first time they both appear in a book is in The Apprentice. And they don't start off being friends. They start off being—they're so different. As the TV producer once said, “you've really written about Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.” That's okay—they are—in the books. They are not natural friends. But like real-life friendships, sometimes—just kind of develop slowly, and—and they have their ups and downs. So there are times when—when Jane and Maura are barely speaking to each other because of conflicts they have. But by the time book twelve comes around—or maybe book seven comes around—you know that they would risk their lives for each other. So I think that if you're writing a series like Rizzoli and Isles, or like The Martini Club, it really helps to develop the friendship on the fly and see how they react to certain stresses. The next book, which I just turned in, called The Shadow Friends—it even put—pushes them even further, and it really—it really strains a marriage, because it's—it's more about Ingrid, and an old lover comes back into her life. She used to—they were both spies—and he is, like, hot, hot, hot—Antonio Banderas kind of guy. And here's Ingrid, married to Lloyd, you know, who's just a sweet analyst who cooks dinner for her every night. And I—when I was coming up with that story, I thought, I want to write a book about their marriage. So it wasn't—the plot wasn't about, oh, you know, international assassinations, even though that does occur in the book. It's really about the story of a marriage.Jess LaheyAnd it gives you, it gives you added unease. You know, if you have your two characters not speaking to each other, and you know your readers love those characters and crave those characters to be getting along at some point, then that's just another reason that we're following along. I was just thinking about, uh, Michael Connelly, uh, book the other day, because I really, really like the series he did with Renée Ballard and her relationship with the Bosch character, and how that series is totally about crime, but yet it's also very much about the relationship. And I think I follow—I continue to read those because of the relationship between those two human beings, and less so because of the murder mystery sort of stuff.Tess GerritsenI think it really becomes important if you're dealing also with Hollywood television series. I still remember what the producer first said when he called me up about Rizzoli and Isles. He said, "I love your girls, and I think they belong on TV.” He didn't say, I love your plots. He didn't say, I love your mysteries, you know, all your intricate ups and downs. It was really about the girls. So if you hope to sell to a television series, really, it's about characters again.Jess LaheyAbsolutely.Sarina BowenI was going to ask about longevity, because you have so many books, and you're so obviously still invigorated by the process, or there wouldn't be a book three that you just turned in. So how have you been able to avoid just being sick to death of—of writing suspense novel after suspense novel?Tess GerritsenI refused. That's what it is. You know, I—I don't—I guess I could say that I have a little bit of ADHD when it comes to—to the books I write. I cannot—after 13 books of Rizzoli and Isles, I just had a different idea. And it takes—it takes a certain amount of backbone to say no to your publisher, to your editor, to people who are going, well, when's the next one in this series coming out? And to be able to say, I need a break. I need to do something completely different. So over—how many years I've been a writer—almost 40 now—I've written science fiction and historicals and a ghost story and romantic suspense and spy novels and medical thrillers and crime novels. I've been all over the place, but each one of those books that took me out of what I was expected to do was so invigorating. It was a book that I needed to write. As an example, I wrote a book called Playing with Fire. Nobody wanted that book. Nobody expected that book. It was a historical about World War II, and about music—about the power of music—and having to do with the death camps. I remember my publisher going, "What are you doing?" And, you know, it's—it's true—they're—they—they are marketers, and they understood that that book would not sell as well, and it didn't. But it still remains one of my favorite books. And when you want to write a book, you need to write that book. That's all—even—even if nobody wants it.Jess LaheyI actually was—I'm so pleased that this came up, because that was actually going to be my question, because both you and Sarina have done this—done, you know, 90 degrees—whether it's out of, you know, one genre into another—and that, to me, requires an enormous amount of courage. Because you know you have people expecting things from you. And you in particular, Tess, have people saying, "No, I want the next one. I love this relationship. I want the next one." And—and dealing—you're not just dealing with the disappointment of whether it's an agent or an editor, but the disappointment of fans. And that's a pressure as well. So when I used to do journalism, I remember a question I asked of another journalist was, "How do you continue to write without fear of the comment section?" And essentially, for us, that's our—you know, those are our readers. So how do you find that thing within yourself to say, no, this really is the thing that I need to be writing now?Tess GerritsenWell, that is a really—it's a really tough decision to buck the trend or buck what everybody's expecting, because there's a thing in publishing called the death spiral. And if your book does not sell well, they will print fewer copies for the next one. And then that won't sell well. So you start—your career starts to go down the drain. And that is a danger every time you step out of your tried and true series and do something out of—you know, completely out of the ordinary. I think the reason I did it was that I really didn't give a damn. It was—it was like, Okay, maybe this will kill my career, but I've got to write this book. And it was always with the idea that if my publisher did not want that, I would just self-publish. I would just, you know, find another way to get it out there. And I—I was warned, rightly so, that your sales will not be good for this book, and that will—it will hurt the next contract. And I understood that. But it was the only way I could keep my career going. Once you get bored, and you're—you're trapped in a drawer, I think it shows up in your writing.Jess LaheyI had this very conversation with my agent. The—my first book did well. And so then, you know, the expectation is, I'll write like part two of that, or I'll write something for that exact same audience again. And when I told my agent—I said, "You know, this book on substance use prevention and kids—I—it's—I have to write it. And I'm going to write it even, you know, if I have to go out there and sell it out of the trunk of my car." And she said, "Okay, then I guess we're doing this." And yes...Tess Gerritsen(Laughing) They had their best wishes at heart.Jess LaheyAnd honestly, I love—I loved my book that did well. But The Addiction Inoculation is the book I'm most proud of. And, you know, that's—yeah, that's been very important to me.Tess GerritsenI often hear from writers that the book that sold the fewest copies was one that was—were their favorites. Those are the ones that they took a risk on, that they—I mean, they put their heart and soul into it. And maybe those hurt their careers, but those are the ones that we end up being proud of.Jess LaheyI like to remind Sarina of that, because I do remember we text each other constantly. We have a little group, the three of us, a little group text all day long. And there was—I remember when she first wrote a male-male romance, she was scared. She was really scared that this was going to be too different for her readers. And it ended up being, I think, my favorite book that she's ever written, and also a very important book for her in terms of her career development and growth, and what she loves about the work that she does. And so I like to remind her every once in a while, remember when you said that really scared you and you weren't sure how your readers were going to handle it?Sarina BowenRight? Well, I also did that in the middle of a series, and I went looking for confirmation that that is a thing that people did sometimes, and it was not findable. You know, that was...Jess LaheyWhat? Change things up in terms of—change things up in the middle of a series?Sarina BowenIn the middle of a series. And anyway, that book still sells.Tess GerritsenThat is a great act of courage, but it's also an act of confidence in yourself as a writer. There are ways to do it. I think some writers will just adopt a different pen name for something that's way out there.Jess LaheyIt's funny you should say... it's funny you should say that.Sarina BowenWell, no, and I never have done that, but, um—but anyway, yeah, that's hard. I, uh...Jess LaheyYeah.Sarina BowenIt's hard to know. Sometimes...Jess LaheyWe entertain it all the time. We do talk about that as an option all the time. Shouldn't we just pick up and do something completely different? One of the things that I also—I mentioned at the top of the podcast about, you know, you went off—not only have you done lots of different things in terms of your writing—but you went off and you did an entire documentary about pigs. I have—I have to ask you where on earth that came from and why. And it is a total delight, as I mentioned, and I have already recommended it to two people that I know also love the topic. But, you know, to go off—and especially when you usually, as some of us have experienced—our agents saying, so when am I going to see more pages? or when am I going to see the next book? And you say, I'm really sorry, but I have to go off and film this documentary about pigs.Tess GerritsenYes. Well, you know, I was an anthropology major in college, and I've always been interested in the pig taboo. You know, back then, everybody just assumed it was because, yeah, it was disease or they're dirty animals—that's why they're forbidden food. It never quite convinced me, because I'm Chinese-American. Asia—you know, Asia loves pork. Why aren't they worried about all that? So I was in Istanbul for a book tour once, and I remember I really wanted bacon, and, you know, I couldn't get bacon. And then I thought, okay, I really need to find out why pork is forbidden. This is a—this is a cultural and historical mystery that never made sense to me. The explanations just never made sense to me. It cannot be trichinosis. So I told my son that—my son is—he does—he's a filmmaker as well. And he just said, "Well, let's do it. Let's—we will pose it as a mystery," because it is a mystery. So it took us probably two years to go and—you know, we interviewed anthropologists and pet pig owners and archaeologists, actually, just to find out, what do they say? What is the answer to this? And to us, the answer really just came down to this cultural desire for every—every tribe—to define us versus them. You know, they eat pigs. They're not us, so therefore they're the enemy. And it was fascinating because we—we ended up finding out more about pigs than I was expecting, and also finding out that people who have pet pigs can sometimes be a little unusual.Jess LaheyAnd the people who purchase the clothes for the pigs are also crazy.Tess GerritsenYes. Sew outfits for their pigs and sleep with their pigs. And there was—there was one woman who had—she slept on the second floor of her house, so she had an elevator for her pig who couldn't make it up the stairs, and, you know, ramps to get up onto the bed because they've gotten so fat—they've been overfed. But it was—for me, at the heart of it was a mystery.Jess LaheyAs a nonfiction author whose whole entire reason for being is, "I don't know—let's find out," I think that's just the most delightful thing. And I loved your framing as, "I don't know, we have this question, let's go out there and just ask people about it and find the experts." And that's—oh, I could just live on that stuff. So...Tess GerritsenSo could I. You know, research is so enticing. It's enticing. It is—it can get you into trouble because you never write your book. Some of us just love to do the research.Jess LaheySarina actually has taken skating lessons, done glass blowing—what else have you done? Yoga classes and all—all kinds of things in the pursuit of knowledge for her characters. And I think that's a delight.Sarina BowenYes. If you can sign up for a class as part of your research, like, that is just the best day. Like, you know, oh, I must take these ice skating lessons twice a day for five months, because—yeah—or twice a week, but still.Tess GerritsenYou must be a good ice skater then.Sarina BowenI'm getting better.Tess GerritsenSo you never gave them up, I see.Jess LaheyWell, it's fun because she usually writes about hockey, but she has a figure skater coming up in this book that's coming out this fall. And she's like, "Well, I guess I'm just going to have to learn how to figure skate."Tess GerritsenYeah.Sarina BowenI also—one time I went to see Rebecca Skloot speak about her big nonfiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.Tess GerritsenOh, okay.Sarina BowenAnd she said that all her best ideas had come from moments in her life when she went, "Wait, what?!"Tess GerritsenYes. Yep.Sarina BowenIncluding for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Like, she learned about the cells in high school—she was in high school biology class—and the teacher said, like, "This woman died in the '60s, but we're still using her cells," and she said, "Wait, what?!" And that's—that's what you made me think of with the pigs. Like, I think...Jess LaheyWell, and also your folder of ideas. I mean, I immediately texted Sarina after listening to a podcast where I heard an ad, and the ad made me go, "Oh that could be creepy." And then I'm like, "Okay, this is—this is a plot. This is going in the folder somewhere." And so you have to just think about how those things could unfold over time. And I love the idea of—and even in journalism—there are articles that I've written where I said, this just isn't their time. And then, like, five years later, I'll hear something out there, and I'm like, okay, finally, it's the time for this thing. And there's a reason you put that article in your idea—in your paper—manila folder of ideas.Tess GerritsenWell, I think writers are—we have to be curious. We have to be engaged in what's going on around us, because the ideas are everywhere. And I have this—I like to say I have a formula. It's called "two plus two equals five." And what that means is, sometimes you'll have a—you'll have a piece of information that, you know, there's a book here, but you haven't figured out what to do with it. And you wait for another piece of information from some completely different source, and you put them together, and they end up being like nuclear fusion—bigger than the…Sarina BowenYes!Jess LaheyYes!Tess GerritsenSome of the parts.Sarina BowenMost every book I've ever written works like that. Like, I have one idea that I drag around for, like, five years, and then I have this other idea, and one day I'm like, oh, those two things go together.Tess GerritsenYep.Jess LaheyYeah, absolutely. I think Stephen King mentioned that about Carrie. I think it was like, telekinesis, and that usually starts about the time of menstruation, and it was like, boom, there was Carrie. You know, those two things came together. I love that so much. So you mentioned that you have just handed in your next book, and we don't—we do not, as a rule, ask about what's next for an author, because I find that to be an incredibly intimidating and horrifying question to be asked. But I would love to hear; you know, is this—is this series one that you hope to continue working on? The main series, mainly because we have quite fallen in love with your little town in Maine—in Purity, Maine. Fantastic name for your town, by the way. It's really lovely. It creates such a nice dichotomy for these people who have seen and heard things during their careers that maybe are quite dark, and then they retire to a place called Purity. Is this a place where we can hopefully spend a little bit of time?Tess GerritsenWell, I am thinking about book number four now. I have an idea. You know, it always starts with—it starts with an idea and doodling around and trying to figure out what—you know, you start with this horrible situation, and then you have to explain it. So that's where I am now. I have this horrible situation, I have to explain it. So, yeah, I'm thinking about book four. I don't know how—you never know how long a series is going to go. It's a little tough because I have my characters who are internationally based—I mean, they've been around the world—but then I can't leave behind my local cop who is also a part of this group as well. So I have to keep an eye out on Maine being the center of most of the action.Sarina BowenRight, because how many international plots can you give Purity, Maine?Tess GerritsenThat's right, exactly. Well, luckily…Jess LaheyLook, Murder, She Wrote—how many things happened to that woman in that small town?Tess GerritsenExactly, exactly. Well, luckily, because I have so many CIA retirees up here, the international world comes to us. Like the next book, The Shadow Friends, is about a global security conference where one of the speakers gets murdered. And it turns out we have a global security conference right here in our town that was started by CIA 40 years ago. So I'm just—I'm just piggybacking on reality here. And—not that the spies up here think that's very amusing.Sarina BowenThat is fantastic, because, you know, the essential problem of writing a suspense novel is that you have to ground it in a reality that everyone is super familiar with, and you have to bring in this explosive bit of action that is unlikely to happen near any of us. And those two things have to fit together correctly. So by, um, by putting your retired spies in this tiny town, you have sort of, like, gifted yourself with that, you know, precise problem solver.Tess GerritsenYeah, reminding us.Sarina BowenYeah.Tess GerritsenBut there's only so far I can take that. I'm not sure what the limits... I think book four is going to take them all overseas, because my local cop, Jo, she's never been out of the country—except for Canada—and it's time for her dad to drag her over to Italy and say, "Your dead mom wanted to come to Italy, so I'm taking you." And, of course, things go wrong in Italy for Jo.Jess LaheyOf course, of course. Well, we're going to keep just banging on about how much we love these books. I think we've already mentioned it in three podcast episodes so far in our “What have you been reading lately that you've really loved?” So we're—we're big fans. And thank you so much for sitting down to talk with us and to—you know, one of the whole points of our podcast is to flatten the learning curve for other authors, so we hope that that's done a little bit of that for our listeners. And again, thank you so much. Where can people find you and your work if they want to learn a little bit more about Tess Gerritsen—her work?Tess GerritsenYou can go to TessGerritsen.com, and I try to post as much information there as I can. But I'm also at Bluesky, @TessGerritsen, and what is now called “X”—a legacy person on X—@TessGerritsen, yes.Jess LaheyThank you so, so much again. And for everyone out there listening, keep your butt in the chair and your head in the game.The Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perella. Our intro music—aptly titled Unemployed Monday—was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Henrietta Lacks was the first human being that we know of to get close enough to 'immortality' to touch it. She died more than 50 years ago but her cells live on.'HeLa' cells were the first human cells to be grown for research, and have been vital in medical advances since the 1950s.But what fascinated science major Rebecca Skloot the most about these cells, was how little was known about the woman behind the name.So she set out to discover who Henrietta Lacks really was.Further informationFirst broadcast in July, 2010.The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is published by Picador.Rebecca's book was turned into a film starring Oprah Winfrey.You can learn more about Henrietta online.You can also hear Richard's full conversation with Helen Macdonald on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores science, science communication, weird science, female scientists, modern history, medicine, medical history, medical research, cells, cancer, curing disease.

This episode was originally published on July 28th, 2018. Dear Sugars returned to Portland, Oregon, for an epic live show. Special guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Rebecca Skloot shared the stage with the Sugars to tell stories of personal reckoning and answer letters from the audience. To some extent, every letter the Sugars receive is a kind of reckoning, as it's often the letter writer's first attempt at taking account of their mistakes and delusions. In this episode, the Sugars take a long hard look at transgressions of love, friendship, the self and so much more. Mitchell S. Jackson is the author of “The Residue Years,” which won the Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence. He is the winner of a Whiting Award, and his honors include fellowships from Ted, the Lannan Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation. His new book, "Survival Math," will be out in 2019. Rebecca Skloot is the author of the No. 1 New York Times best seller “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” which was made into an Emmy-nominated HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne. Her award-winning science writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; and many other publications.

C'est l'histoire d'une femme qui a atteint l'immortalité… bien malgré elle… qui n'avait pas consenti à le devenir et qui n'a aucune idée qu'elle est immortelle. Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Script: Françoise Dulong Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: McKusick, V. A. (1966). Mendelian Inheritance in Man:Acatalog of autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X‐linked phenotypes. Johns Hopkins University Press. The immortal life of Rebecca Lacks, Rebecca Skloot, février 2010, New-York: The Crown publishing group, 384p L'héritage d'Henrietta Lacks, Bertrand Jordan, décembre 2021 https://doi.org/10.1051/medsci/2021181 Chroniques génomiques-Henrietta Lacks et les cellules HeLa, Bertrand Jordan, 20 novembre 2013 https://doi.org/10.1051/medsci/20132911023 Requiem pour Henrietta, Simone Gilgenkrantz, Médecine Science 2010;26 :529-533 https://doi.org/10.1051/medsci/2010265529 Henrietta Lacks' family settles lawsuit with a biotech company that used her cells without consent, BY LEA SKENE AND SARAH BRUMFIELD, August 1, 202 https://apnews.com/article/henrietta-lacks-hela-cells-thermo-fisher-scientific-bfba4a6c10396efa34c9b79a544f0729 Pourquoi est-ce que Henrietta Lacks est-elle importante ? Charlotte Grace Leigh https://parlonssciences.ca/ressources-pedagogiques/les-stim-en-contexte/pourquoi-est-ce-que-henrietta-lacks-est-elle Henrietta Lacks https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lacks The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks/chapter-38-the-long-road-to-clover The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks John Hopkins Medecine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/ THE HENRIETTA LACKS FOUNDATION™. Est. 2010 http://henriettalacksfoundation.org/ Khan FA. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. J IMA. 2011 Jul;43(2):93–4. doi: 10.5915/43-2-8609. Epub 2011 Aug 10. PMCID: PMC3516052 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516052/ Statue d'Henrietta Lacks https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_d%27Henrietta_Lacks L'ONU rend hommage à Henrietta Lacks, dont les cellules ont transformé la recherche médicale dans le monde. 15 oct 2021 https://news.un.org/fr/story/2021/10/1106242 Virginie : une statue d'Henrietta Lacks, la "mère de la médecine moderne" va remplacer celle d'un général DE LOU CHABANI, 26 JANV. 2023 https://www.nationalgeographic.fr/histoire/2023/01/virginie-une-statue-dhenrietta-lacks-la-mere-de-la-medecine-moderne-va-remplacer-celle-dun-general The immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks - Robin Bulleri (TED-ed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22lGbAVWhro&t=99s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3kR2dMCfOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgB1IqGp8BE A Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #HenriettaLacks #hela #cancer

This episode was originally published on July 28th, 2018. Special guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Rebecca Skloot share the stage with the Sugars to tell stories of personal reckoning and answer letters from the audience. To some extent, every letter the Sugars receive is a kind of reckoning, as it's often the letter writer's first attempt at taking account of their mistakes and delusions. In this episode, the Sugars take a long hard look at transgressions of love, friendship, the self and so much more. Mitchell S. Jackson is the author of “The Residue Years,” which won the Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence. He is the winner of a Whiting Award, and his honors include fellowships from Ted, the Lannan Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation. His book, "Survival Math," was released in 2019. Rebecca Skloot is the author of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” which was made into an Emmy-nominated HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne. Her award-winning science writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; and many other publications.

We've had many requests for this topic over the years and Dr. Aaron finally took charge of it. We'll explore the crossroads of medical history and medical ethics as it applies to the case of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman who's peculiar tumor cells lived on to be the source of numerous medical discoveries--albeit without her permission.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lacks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumoencephalography After-effects of pneumoencephalography: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC494289/pdf/jnnpsyc00199-0152.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dandy Wayback Machine Baltimore Paper story: https://web.archive.org/web/20040814160109/http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=3426 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore_vRegentsof_the_University_of_CaliforniaFor further reading, link to Rebecca Skloot's book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks-rebecca-skloot/586117?ean=9781400052189 ----- Patreon Page (support the show) -----Submit a Question for Non-Medical Advice Segment (website form with instructions)-----Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings)-----

This episode was originally published on July 28th, 2018. This was a live show recorded in Portland, Oregon. Special guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Rebecca Skloot share the stage with the Sugars to tell stories of personal reckoning and answer letters from the audience.

Last week we covered time in memoir, specifically how the writer can jump back and forth in time and the reader can follow along easily.  In this episode, we identify signposts and time jumps in two short memoir pieces. One by one of Kim' s favorite science writers, Rebecca Skloot.Remember, we have a Writers Process/Writing Sprint meetup every Wednesday. Check us out.

John Hopkins Hospital... Medical Revolution...and Henrietta Lacks...are words that will ring in your mind for endless days after reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.

4 Friends discover the truth of HeLa in, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. We also discuss the state of California putting forth the nation's first bill to address reparation for Black Americans. The Rant: Black History celebration of African American Lawyer, Eunice Carter. #4friendsandabookpodcast #bookreview #henriettalacks #2024reading #bookclub #HeLaCells #medicalresearch #imformedconsent #reparations #eunicecarter #blackhistory

Author: Hannah Durkin Book: THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade Publishing: Amistad (January 30, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Joining the ranks of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Zora Neale Hurston's rediscovered classic Barracoon, […] The post HANNAH DURKIN – THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

In this episode we talk about The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, our September book. We talk about the life of Henrietta Lacks, her immortal cells and how they have impacted all of our lives. Whether you're a scientist or not, we'd love for you to listen to Henrietta's story.References:Henrietta Lacks' StoryA video on DNA extraction from strawberries The Role of Telomeres in Stem Cells and CancerScientific advancements enabled by the use of HeLa cells A timeline of some of the major scientific discoveries thanks to HeLa cells Paper about Listeria monocytogenes invasion of epithelial cells Difference in US regulations now An overview of the Alder Hey organs scandal and a newspaper articleUse of human tissue in research in the UK https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/policies-standards-legislation/use-tissue-research/ Nature article from 2020 commemorating Henrietta's centennial year The HeLa100 Initiative Helen Wilson-Roe's statue of Henrietta Lacks The Henrietta Lacks Foundation Submit your book to our 500 Scientists Who Read Books list  Join us for our May Science And Fiction book club book: Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana SchwartzWhere to find us: Join the Scientists Who Read book club & community Follow Scientists Who Read on Instagram & TikTok Follow Jen on Instagram Find all of our other links, such as our merch shop here Support us & get exclusive bonus content on Patreon

Cześć! W tym odcinku bierzemy na tapet dwa reportaże, które odsłaniają przed nami mroczne oblicze medycyny. Paya sięgnęła po książkę Rebeki Skloot, która opisuje życie Henrietty Lacks — kobiety, której nieśmiertelne komórki zrewolucjonizowały naukę, ale której tożsamość i historia zostały potraktowane przedmiotowo i bez poszanowania jej prywatności. Rozmawiamy więc o etyce w medycynie, o dehumanizacji pacjentów, a także trochę o tłumaczeniu książek non-fiction. Z kolei Ela wybrała grubą książkę jednego ze swoich ulubionych reporterów. To Patrick Radden Keefe, który napisał „Imperium bólu. Baronowie przemysłu farmaceutycznego”. Ten reportaż to historia rodziny Sacklerów, którzy wprowadzili na rynek silnie uzależniający lek, przyczyniając się tym samym do epidemii opioidowej w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Ela opowiada o wrażeniach, jakie wywarła na niej praca autora, o emocjach, które towarzyszyły lekturze, i o nieco baśniowym wymiarze tej prawdziwej historii. Pojawi się też gościnnie Edgar Allan Poe! Zapraszany do słuchania!   Książki, o których mówimy w podkaście: Rebecca Skloot, „Nieśmiertelne życie Henrietty Lacks”, tłum. Julianna Kowal, Znak;  Patrick Radden Keefe, „Imperium bólu. Baronowie przemysłu farmaceutycznego”, tłum. Jan Dzierzgowski, Czarne.  Mamy Patronite! Jeżeli chcesz dołączyć do naszego grona Matronek i Patronów, będziemy zaszczycone! Dla tych, którzy zdecydują się nas wspierać, mamy spersonalizowane książkowe rekomendacje, newslettery głosowe, podziękowania na stronie i wiele więcej! Szczegóły tutaj: https://patronite.pl/juztlumacze Zachęcamy do odwiedzin na naszym profilu na Instagramie: https://www.instagram.com/juz_tlumacze i na Facebooku https://www.facebook.com/juz.tlumacze oraz na naszej stronie internetowej https://juztlumacze.pl/ Intro: http://bit.ly/jennush

Culture, politics, medical practices, and scientific understandings of the female body all influence our knowledge of women's health. In today's episode, I'm doing something different and talking about how the medical field is failing women in the United States. The reality of women's health in this country leaves much to be desired, from exclusion from biomedical research to gaslighting by providers and everything in between. It's a controversial topic, and we need to increase awareness because definite improvements need to be made. I'm discussing the social factors that influence the state of women's health, the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation and menopause, the far-reaching impact of racism on health outcomes, and more. This is my plea for us to do more to promote women's health. Enjoy the episode.   Highlights The historical exclusion and marginalization of women and the impact it's had on women's health Denial of bodily autonomy and the experience of Henrietta Lacks  The lack of biomedical research on women and ongoing challenges in collecting research data Why the Office of Research on Women's Health was established The current state of women's health in the US Differences in women's health outcomes Limited medical attention given to menstruation and menopause despite the social significance Racial disparities and leading causes of maternal mortality Cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine Poor treatment of women with pelvic pain and the misdiagnosis of endometriosis The high rates of violence against women in the US Opportunities to improve women's experiences in the medical system and health outcomes The need to promote equity in women's health and research   Mentioned in this episode Rebecca Skloot's Book | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Life-Henrietta-Lacks/dp/1400052181   This episode is sponsored by Femmenessence It's a rare occurrence to find a non-prescription supplement that becomes a go-to for hormone health and Femmenessence is just that. Whether you're pre-menopausal, menopausal, or struggling with PMS, irregular periods, or other hormone imbalances, I highly recommend giving Femmenessence a try. Visit Femmenessence.com (https://femmenessence.com/) and use code SHAWN20 for exclusive savings.   Resources Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/   Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

As a well renowned fitness expert, John Lewis has spent over 2 decades in the health and fitness industry and played Division I College basketball. John is highly passionate about not only his own health and fitness, but that of others as well. Today, John has taken his passion for health and is now directing his first feature length documentary focused on food and social justice. John has teamed up with the maker of the award winning “What The Health” to create their joint venture “They're Trying To Kill US”. The film follows co-director John Lewis from his beginnings as an adopted child from a crack-addicted birth mother, growing up as an overweight kid in the violence of Ferguson, Missouri, to becoming a prominent health and wellness advocate promoting compassion.Audiences journey with John as he crosses the country seeking answers to why Americans of Colour suffer from disproportionately higher rates of chronic disease than their European American counterparts, while examining the intersections of food, disease, race, poverty, institutional racism and government corruption. Through interviews with cultural influencers, doctors, researchers, politicians, attorneys, professional athletes, activists and experts in the field of food justice, John begins to unravel a story of collusion that has kept millions of US Americans sick, while the industries responsible make billions of dollars.Today, Nicolette engages in a conversation with John Lewis, delving into his remarkable journey from playing basketball to finding a new path towards wellness and purpose. The journey commenced in 2004 when the passing of a close friend compelled him to seek solutions for his own health issues, including IBS. By adopting a plant-based diet, he experienced a remarkable transformation within a mere two weeks, shedding inflammation and gaining newfound energy. However, the pivotal moment arrived when his mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, sparking his research into the link between lifestyle choices and diseases such as hypertension and heart disease. Through personal experiences and learning from the mistakes of others, he uncovered the ancient roots of veganism in Jainism, realizing that indigenous cultures had long embraced plant-based lifestyles. Along his path, he encountered pre-packaged vegan foods, which prompted him to transition towards whole foods, expanding his palate and understanding of diverse culinary traditions. Embracing his role as a catalyst for change, he founded the Badass Vegan movement, advocating for the planet, social justice, and personal well-being.With a focus on providing answers and promoting inclusivity, John tackles various topics, ranging from the disproportionate impact of food-related issues on Black communities to the manipulative tactics employed by insurance and fast-food companies. Through his film, "They're Trying to Kill Us," and his book, "Badass Vegan," his aim is to empower individuals to fuel their bodies, challenge the system, and live authentically. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the history of veganism and discover how embracing a plant-based lifestyle can foster healing for ourselves and the world we inhabit. Remember, your "why" will serve as your guiding force on this path of transformation. Get ready to effect positive change and unleash your inner badass. Find John Lewis at:Website: www.badassvegan.comMovie: www.theyretryingtokillus.comFacebook: @BadAssVeganInstagram: @BadAssVegan @TheyreTryingToKillingUsFilmTick tock: @BadAssVeganBook: Bad Ass Vegan - https://bit.ly/3NeKwaeEmail: john@badassvegan.com Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette's new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Discussed on the PODCAST:Planted Expo - www.plantedlife.comP90X Workout - https://bit.ly/3oOootWJainism Religion - https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/jainism/DNA Ancestry Test - www.ancestry.ca/dnaThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot – https://bit.ly/3IXaTyNKeegan Kuhn - @FirstSparkMediaWhat the health – www.whatthehealthfilm.comCowspiracy – www.cowspiracy.comRunning For Good – www.runningforgoodfilm.comTara Punzone - @ChefTaraPunzonePura Vita Restaurant, LA – www.puravitalosangeles.comDr Milton Mills Podcast – COMING SOON Learn More: Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. 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Chapter 1:Summary of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a nonfiction book written by Rebecca Skloot and published in 2010. The book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent in 1951 and became the first human cells to grow and multiply indefinitely in a laboratory setting.Skloot explores the impact of Henrietta's cells, known as HeLa cells, on scientific research and medical advancements, as well as the ethical questions raised by their use. She also delves into the history of Henrietta's life, her family's experiences with medical exploitation and racism, and their ongoing struggles to understand and come to terms with her legacy.Through interviews with Henrietta's family members, scientists, and medical professionals, as well as extensive research into medical ethics and the history of medical experimentation on African Americans, Skloot presents a complex and thought-provoking narrative that raises important questions about the intersection of science, race, and ethics.Overall, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" offers a powerful and insightful look at the lasting impact of one woman's cells on medical science, and the complicated legacy of medical experimentation and exploitation in the United States.Chapter 2:The Writer of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks- Rebecca Skloot Rebecca Skloot is an American science writer and author of the bestselling book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. She was born on September 19, 1972, in Springfield, Illinois. Skloot attended the University of Colorado where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on creative writing.She began her career as a freelance science writer, contributing articles to numerous publications including The New York Times Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, Discover, and others.Her debut book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, was published in 2010 and became an instant bestseller. The book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her permission in 1951 and used for medical research, leading to numerous scientific breakthroughs. The book explores the ethical and social implications of this event and its impact on Lacks' family.Skloot's work has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Academies Communication Award, the Wellcome Trust Book Prize, and the Heinz Award. She is also the founder and president of The Henrietta Lacks Foundation, which supports education and medical research efforts related to ethical issues in medicine.Chapter 3:5 Deep and Insightful Quotes From The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks1 "Black scientists and technicians, many of them women, used cells from a black woman to help save the lives of millions of Americans, most of whom were white. And they did so on the same campus—and at the very same time—that state officials were conducting the infamous Tuskegee syphilis studies."This quote highlights the irony and injustice of how Henrietta Lacks' cells were used to advance medicine while Black people were being treated unjustly in the medical field.2 "No one had ever asked the Lackses for their consent, and now researchers didn't have to. For scientific purposes, cell lines were considered commodities, and could be bought and sold like factory-made products."This quote exposes the unethical practices of the medical community during Henrietta's time and raises questions about consent and ownership in medical research.3 "If our mother is so important to science, why can't we get health insurance?"This quote shows the personal impact that Henrietta's contribution to science had on her family and raises...

Ecto Emily (they/them) and Podcast Pace (they/them) cover the latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise. We talk science, practically start the Phoebe fan club, and just how do you spell Revelation (Hint: NO S!)? Grab a bag of Stay Puffed marshmallows and give a listen!  Media Referenced:  -Mother's Day Proclamation  -The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot (which Pace mistakenly refers to as the Secret Life of Harriet Lack… whoopsie!) Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at horrornerdsatchurch@gmail.com And don't forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hnacpod/support

Thank you for stopping by. This is a short but important episode. We wanted to discuss an important topic maternal health. This week is Black Maternal Health Week which is April 11-17 2023 . It is important because the poor health outcomes related to maternal health in America along with ongoing changes to reproductive health. Here is a quick link about maternal health outcomes in US. Check out this link. It covers the following: Upcoming Episodes: Cherry Blossom Music list via support from Rex from https://www.georgetownheritage.org/ Check out our last episode for cherry blossoms and happy hour spots. Link for the cherry blossoms, happy hours, and great views. In an upcoming episode, Rex will share his awesomeness and the cool stuff happening at The Georgetown Hertiage. We gave kudos to Community of Hope, District Motherhued, Sister Song, and Wolomi. The link to the Community of Hope Birthing Justice documentary. Please check this out to stream the episode. https://www.communityofhopedc.org/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cohdc/ Here is the link the Aftershock documentary on hulu. Here is the link. The Immortal Story of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot. Here is the link to the book. Twice As Hard by Dr. Jasmine Brown This is stories of Black women who fought to become physicians. Here is the link. Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present Harriet A. Washington Here is the link. Black Maternal Health Week Events https://linktr.ee/blkmamasmatter https://www.instagram.com/blackmamasmatter Website with this week's events in DC https://www.mamatotovillage.org District Motherhued https://districtmotherhued.org/ https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/ Sister Song https://www.instagram.com/sistersong_woc/ Wolomi https://www.wolomi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wolomiapp Please share this episode with a love one. It is a serious topic that needs to be shared. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmvbusinesspodcast/message

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta LacksThe Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks Full Chapter Brief This is a story about HeLa, the immortal cells, and Henrietta Lacks, who was the owner of these cells. This story recounts the history of progress in human medicine, the research and development of cancer vaccines, cloning technology and gene mapping. It raises the discussion on medical ethics, the ownership of body tissues, the right to in-formed consent, and cultural beliefs. How did HeLa cells come into being? Why are these cells immortal? What's the significance of the birth of HeLa? The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will tell you the details of this story. Overview | Chapter 1Hi, welcome to Bookey. Today we will unlock the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Immortality is a topic that conjures up images of beauty and imagination, which has been talked about since ancient times. For example, it's said in the Bible, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” Over the past thousand years, instances of people who become immortal from believing in religion have never been found, but this hasn't affected people's pursuit of immortality. Therefore, in modern society, many people hope to achieve immortality by turning to advanced science and technology. In 1967, scientists were commissioned to freeze the body of an American physicist, James Bedford, using cryogenic technology. In July 2015, the body of Zhan Wenlian, a common voluntary worker in Shandong, China, underwent the same treatment. By doing these, scientists hope to continue studying the resurrection of the human body, so that when the technology become available in the near future, they could possibly thaw and resurrect these bodies. Is the belief in immortality a scientific fantasy, or a reality? The book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will tell you the answer to this question. This book not only tells the story of the immortal cells, HeLa, and the owner Henrietta Lacks, but also shows the history of human medical progress. It presents people's discussions on medical ethics, the ownership of bodily tissues, and the right to informed consent, over the last century. The author of the book is Rebecca Skloot, a well-known scientific writer in the United States. She has been curious about Henrietta and her cells since she was 16 years old, and began studying and investigating the story of HeLa many years later. After 10 years of exploration, the author not only discovered the secret of HeLa's immortality and the story behind the cells, but also learned about the moral and ethical challenges that scientists faced when using HeLa cells in their research. The author finally finished this 320,000-word documentary work of literature and published it. She wanted to help people understand “the immortal life of Henrietta Lacks”, and hoped to draw their attention to the value of life, individual dignity, and medical ethics. Next, I will tell you the story of HeLa in three parts: Part One: The Previous and Present Life of HeLa Part Two: HeLa's Great Contributions Part Three: Problems Caused by HeLa

Dear Sugars returns to Portland, Oregon, for another epic live show. Special guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Rebecca Skloot share the stage with the Sugars to tell stories of personal reckoning and answer letters from the audience. This episode was originally published on July 28th, 2018.

No matter what your take on the events that surround the whole covid situation, the one thing that everyone can agree on is that the landscape has drastically changed. For months we were forced into isolation with nothing more than a digital outreach to everyone around us. To say that it has altered a major component of our psyche would be a gross understatement. This week on The Malliard Report Jim welcomes back a fan favorite and show regular to discuss the new wave of upcoming “sociopaths.” This week features the one and only Rebecca Housel. “Rebecca Housel, Ph.D., known as The Pop Culture Professor, is an international best-selling author and editor in nine languages and 100 countries. Rebecca, listed in the Directory of American Poets & Writers for her work in nonfiction, was nominated by Prevention magazine essayist and best-selling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot, to the National Association of Science Writers for her work on cancer. Rebecca has published with best-selling author of The Accidental Buddhist, Dinty Moore's literary nonfiction journal, Brevity, and with commercial publications like Redbook magazine and online journals like In Media Res. Her recent interviews appear in publications such as the LA Times, Esquire, USA TODAY, The Huffington Post, Inside Higher Ed, Woman's World magazine, and Marie Claire as well as on FOX news, and NBC Dr. Housel currently works on the Editorial Advisory Boards for the Journal of Popular Culture and the Journal of American Culture; she has also worked as a reviewer for Syracuse University Press and Thomson Wadsworth. A writer of all genres, Housel has written and published both fiction and nonfiction in over ten books and 398 articles, essays, book chapters, book reviews, and encyclopedia entries.” Dr. Housel stresses the importance of mental health and that we all should be aware for ourselves and those around us. We cannot express enough that you should never feel embarrassed or that you can't reach out for help. There are always resources available and many people willing to provide them. You can keep up with all of Dr. Housel's work at rebeccahousel.com or through most social media platforms. For all things Malliard, head over to malliard.com to catch up on past shows, sign up for the newsletter and so much more. You can also follow through all social media platforms.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid touches on the topic of immunization (August is immunization awareness month) by detailing the life of the woman whose cells changed the world of medicine forever--Henrietta Lacks.Information for this episode was obtained from the book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot,  the podcast, "This Podcast Will Kill You" Episode 70, and Wikipedia.

Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Axiata, and former Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional and Chief Executive Officer of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) discusses leadership, the real value of a digital bank license, nurturing innovation and picking the right talent, and the path of transformation in Malaysia. Dato' Fad'l Mohamed, CEO of Maybank Investment Bank speaks with the self-confessed science geek and gamer on C-Suite Talks. Shahril's top three recommended books: 1) The First Law Trilogy, by Joe Abercrombie (fiction) 2) Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow (history) 3) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot (science) Producer: Noelle Lim, assisted by Shirley Ann Lau, Maybank IBG

A family is devastated by information that their mother, long dead, is helping people live longer, happier lives all around the world. How can this be? Rumors spread that scientists have cloned the matriarch and that the woman they love now has duplicates of herself around Europe. Still, another suspicion is that she's been shot into space, stuffed into a bomb, and inserted with AIDS, suffering alone in some cold lab halfway around the planet. The stress of all this news cripples her children, but what is the truth? A young writer and scientist takes it upon herself to help the family reach the thrilling conclusion of their mother's story. The writer and scientist: Rebecca Skloot You're listening to the conclusion of our deep dive into The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. LET'S GET LIT!   Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.

I'm beyond thrilled to have had the opportunity to discuss book marketing with Brad Listi, author of BE BREIF AND TELL THEM EVERYTHING and host of Other.Ppl with Brad Listi.Have you ever been suspicious book marketing comes down to timing and luck? This episode explores that possibility.Spoiler, luck and timing will always factor into your book's success, but the lion's share of your marketing outcome is based on how hard you push for sales.The author of THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS,  Rebecca Skloot shares some of her marketing mindset here.Support the show

Découvrez le deuxième épisode de notre cycle sur les cellules HeLa. Dans cet épisode, nous évoquons l'histoire de la famille Lacks, fortement sollicitée par la communauté scientifique dans les années 70,  l'arrivée de Rebecca Skloot, et la notion de consentement éclairé.  

¿Alguna biografía te ha sorprendido?Doris, Pamela y Adriana nos cuentan sobre las biografías que más las impactaron. Escucharás sobre Instrumental de James Rhodes, La vida inmortal de Henrietta Lacks de Rebecca Skloot, Open de Andre Agassi y Nunca pares de Phil Knight.

Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk (releases March 1) (buy from Bookshop) – Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV) – David Cross filmography – Saturday Night Live (TV) – Breaking Bad (TV) Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas (releases May 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (buy from Bookshop) – Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (buy from Bookshop) Renovated to Death by Frank Anthony Polito (releases May 31) (buy from Bookshop) – The Grinder (TV) The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill (releases June 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Sulari Gentill books The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser (releases July 12) (buy from Bookshop) – “The Crane Wife” (essay by CJ Hauser) – From the Front Porch (podcast) – Family of Origin by CJ Hauser (buy from Bookshop) Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson (releases August 16) (buy from Bookshop) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (releases August 23) (buy from Bookshop) – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: Memphis by Tara Stringfellow (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) – The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa (buy from Bookshop) – Mia Sosa books Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (releases April 12) (buy from Bookshop) – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (buy from Bookshop) – Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (buy from Bookshop) – Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain (buy from Bookshop) Book Lovers by Emily Henry (releases May 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Emily Henry books – As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr (buy from Bookshop) – Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan (buy from Bookshop) – The Chicken Sisters by K.J. Dell'Antonia (buy from Bookshop) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (releases May 17) (buy from Bookshop) – Emma Straub books Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (releases July 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore (buy from Bookshop) Upgrade by Blake Crouch (releases July 12) (buy from Bookshop) – Blake Crouch books Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier (releases July 19) – Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (buy from Bookshop) – Julia Child – Sunset Magazine Halle: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop

The Superlatively Yes Podcast   Tanya and Jennifer  - The Fun Stuff Podcast   Thank you so much for being here! I have tried to link literally every single item we discussed on today's podcast.  Please Enjoy! We are so happy to have you hang out with us today!   The Chosen https://amzn.to/3v54Ths Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn https://bit.ly/3sSxd3N Alexia Onion Rings https://bit.ly/3JHOEuI Alexia Potato Puffs https://bit.ly/3BzsoAz Trader Joe's Cowboy Salsa (no link currently available) Simply Nature Coconut Cashew Crisps https://bit.ly/3H9YaFb The Next Right Thing Podcast https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/ The Lazy Genius Podcast https://apple.co/3LISK7X lasuite Collagen Booster Firming Serum https://bit.ly/3JJ0QLE Bambu Earth Skincare https://bit.ly/3By6Mo8 honeybuilthome on Instagram https://bit.ly/3ByQw68  frills_and_drills on Instagram https://bit.ly/34SRu1i Inventing Anna on Netflix https://bit.ly/3s20oCu The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Prime Video  https://amzn.to/3LNnzIl Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers https://amzn.to/3h19fOr The Wish by Nicholas Sparks https://amzn.to/3p1tv6Q The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks https://amzn.to/3v1l1k7 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot https://amzn.to/3sUplyT LED Closet Light from Amazon  https://amzn.to/3p2WFCK      

In celebration of Black History Month, we're sharing the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks, a 31 year-old wife and mother of five children. Though she died of cervical cancer in 1951, Henrietta held the key to unlocking tens of thousands of medical and scientific advancements. Unbeknowst to Henrietta and her family at the time, cells from her tumor were cultured, and it was discovered that the cells reproduced quickly and thrived outside of her body - a breakthrough that would change modern medicine.In the decades since her death, Henrietta's 'immortal' cell line, referred to as HeLa, continues to be a vital tool and biomedical research. Researchers from 142 countries have authored more than 110,000 research publications and active 11,000 patents involving HeLa cells. Additionally, HeLa cells have been used in three - yes, THREE - Nobel Prize-winning discoveries. As inspiring as Henrietta's story seems, it has also raised questions about informed consent and medical racism.This week, we're honored to bring you the story of the Mother of Modern Medicine, Henrietta Lacks.Interested in learning more about Henrietta Lacks?Watch "Henrietta Lacks: Preserving Her Legacy," a TED Talk by Henrietta's grandchildren, David Lacks Jr. and Veronica Robinson.Read the New York Times Best-Seller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca SklootWatch "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," a film starring and produced by Oprah Winfrey on HBO MaxStay Risky. Stay Bitchy.

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we decide if we're mono or poly when it comes to books – do we read one at a time or more than one at once? We have differing opinions about the topic and we're anxious to hear what you have to say! Books we mention: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient #1) by Helen Hoang, The Bride Test (The Kiss Quotient #2) by Helen Hoang, The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient #3) by Helen Hoang, This Is My Real Name: A Stripper's Memoir by Cid V. Brunet, Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, Long Bright River by Liz Moore, Tokyo Ever After (Tokyo Ever After #1) by Emiko Jean, Tokyo Dreaming (Tokyo Ever After #2) by Emiko Jean, Kill Creek by Scott Thomas, The Ex Hex by Eric Sterling, From Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix, House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Unhoneymooners Christina Lauren, Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant, Morning Glory Milking Farm C.M. Nascosta. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

We watched it; we can't unwatch it! In this episode we review four episodes of Futurama, an animated series about a pizza delivery boy who accidentally gets cryogenically frozen and wakes up in the year 3000. What does the future have to do with the stone age? There's only one way to find out! So grab a can of Slurm and a bowl of Bachelor chow and settle in for this Anthology of Interest! In this episode: Greyfriar's Bobby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Bobby Repatriation of the Kabwe skull: https://www.sapiens.org/biology/repatriation-kabwe-skull/ Comedian James Acaster on the absurdity of the British Empire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x73PkUvArJY The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: https://goodreads.com/book/show/6493208-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks The Piltdown Hoax: https://www.livescience.com/56327-piltdown-man-hoax.html How to pronounce “Neanderthal”: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/is-it-neander-tal-or-neander-thal Frozen Fauna of the Mammoth Steppe by Dale Guthrie: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/F/bo3774765.html

This week Maggie has a reading list for you all. Let's talk about reproductive justice with a mix of fiction and non-fiction books that explore abortion, IVF, eugenics, and more. We've got long-form journalism, think pieces, and oh yeah: a bunch of dystopias to explore. In This Episode: Red Clocks by Leni Zumas: https://bookshop.org/books/red-clocks/9780316434782?aid=9908&listref=season-two Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdich: https://bookshop.org/books/future-home-of-the-living-god/9780062694065?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: https://bookshop.org/books/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks/9781400052189?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list Outlawed by Anna North: https://bookshop.org/books/outlawed-9781635575422/9781635575422?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty by Dorothy Roberts: https://bookshop.org/books/killing-the-black-body-race-reproduction-and-the-meaning-of-liberty/9780679758693?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organizing for Reproductive Justice by Loretta Ross, Jael Silliman, Marlene Garber Fried, Elena Gutiérrez https://bookshop.org/books/undivided-rights-women-of-color-organizing-for-reproductive-justice/9781608466177?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list The Farm by Joanne Ramos: https://bookshop.org/books/the-farm-9781984853752/9781984853776?aid=9908&listref=maggie-s-irl-reading-list To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-with-the-show/ Follow our social media pages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/101801516-rebel-girls and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1 , Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays, and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis. Rebel Girls Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/support

What's the first rule of book club? Never stop talking about book club. Or something like that, anyway. In this week's episode we talk about the book club we are both a part of at our local library. We discuss are favorite and least favorite books we've read so far, and what keeps bringing us back week after week. Are you part of a book club? Tell us all about it! Books we mention in this episode: Interview with a vampire by Ann Rice, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, His Beauty by Jack Harbon, Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert, The Boys in the Bunkhouse by Dan Barry, Rich People Problems by Keven Kwan, Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley, Bossypants by Tina Fey, Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Looking for Alaska by John Green, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks, Wild by Cheryl Straid, Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Beartown by Frederik Backman The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, The Martian by Andy Weir, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie, Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own and may not reflect the actual book. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Listen Linda, audiobooks count as reading and if you don't think so, please exit. In this week's episode, we discuss all things audiobooks. Sophia comes prepared with a list of her favorite narrators and books, while Morgan entertains with stories of chicken juice and embarrassing moments in traffic. Just typical Pages n' Pages hijinks . Books we mention in this episode: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, Black out by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon, Sadie by Courtney Summers, Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell, Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas Yearbook by Seth Rogen, The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones, Illuminae Files by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas, A Promised Land by Barack Obama, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own and may not reflect the actual book. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Co-host Leigh M. Johnson is in the hot seat for this episode's discussion of digital afterlives. If we consider the "digital," information-based self to be distinguishable from the meatspace self, we should ask: how long can the Digital Me live on after my meatspace body dies? Technology already enables us to "re-animate" archives of personal information in many ways, and some futurists believe that we may, someday, be able to upload our consciousnesses to the cloud. Who owns that information? What are they currently allowed (or not allowed) to do with it? What would happen if we insisted that all of our information being "deleted" after we physically die?Whether or not you believe in a Heaven or Hell, all of us need to think more seriously about our digital afterlives. Rick, Charles, and Leigh work through some of that thinking-- and much more-- at the hotel bar!Check out the links below to learn more about thinkers and ideas referenced in this episode: Maggi Saven-Baden and Victoria Mason-Robbie, Eds., Digital Afterlife: Death Matters in a Digital Age (2020)  Rebecca Skloot, The Immoral Life of Henrietta Lacks (2011) origin of the term "meatspace" A visualization of the length of Terms of Service for 14 popular apps Tupac hologram performs with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at Coachella 2012 "Facebook told to grant grieving mother access to daughter's account" (The Guardian, 2011) Black Mirror episode "Smithereens" (on IMDB, or watch the episode on Netflix) Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Message (2001) "Everything You Need to Know About Twitter Direct Messages" (Livewire, 2020) What is data anonymization? "What Really Happens To Your (Big) Data When You Die?" (Forbes, 2017) "What Happens to Your Email and Social Media After You Die?" (MoneyTalks, 2020) "What Happens To Your Medical Data After You Die?" (The Medical Futurist, 2021) What is commodity fetishism? U.S. House of Representatives' antitrust report on Big Tech Judith Butler, "Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory" (1988) What is content curation? "Computerized job interviews: Artificial intelligence algorithm may judge you, determine whether you get hired" (Chicago Tribune, 2021) "Google's Grand Plan to Eradicate Cookies is Crumbling" (Wired, 2021) How to recognize a phone scam "Black women, AI, and overcoming historical patterns of abuse" (VentureBeat, 2021) "Black and Queer AI Groups Say They'll Spurn Google Funding" (Wired, 2021) Nick Bostrom, "Why I Want to be a Posthuman When I Grow Up" (2006) HBO series Years and Years "The race to stop ageing: 10 breakthroughs that will help us grow old healthily" (Science Focus, 2021) Anne Rice, The Vampire Chronicles Check out this episode on the HBS website here.

Jenny and Rachel discuss books that didn't get as much attention as they deserved during the early days of the pandemic, science in fiction, a new podcast, and more. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 223: Cicada Season Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed:  Beneath the Rising by Premee MohamedWhile Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams, narrated by Adenrele OjoLakewood by Megan GiddingsBroken Horses by Brandi CarlileNightbitch by Rachel YoderOther mentions:The Butterfly Effect by Rachel Mans McKennyBlind Date with a Book Podcast (first episode posts June 30, 2021)@bookmeetcute on Instagram and TwitterReal Life by Brandon TaylorHex by Rebecca Dinerstein KnightTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia WaiteLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoA Broken Darkness by Premee MohamedSelena MontgomeryThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootThe Pisces by Melissa BroderBunny by Mona AwadCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerThe Hidden Palace by Helene WeckerThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerRelated episodes:Episode 008 - Gone Rogue with guests Steve Richardson, Libby Young, and Mike WiniskiEpisode 150 - Rife with Storytelling with SaraEpisode 164 - Character Driven with Carol AnnEpisode 186 - This is Gravity with JeffEpisode 190 - The Good Life with Alex Stalk us online: Rachel's websiteRachel is @rmmckenny on Twitter; @rachelmansmckenny on Instagram; @rachelm on LitsyJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing has been in the news this week with the recent IPO of 23andMe. Thus, we are revisiting our forum from September 2017 on biobanking, genetics, and the competing interests of individuals, businesses, and society in the collection and use of genetic samples. ------- Are we now approaching a time when we could all live, at least in freezers, forever? Modern collection and storage of biological samples make possible a kind of "immortality" for anyone who has ever had a saliva sample frozen for genealogical testing or a blood sample stored in medical collections. New technologies, like CRISPR for gene editing, expand possible future uses of biological materials stored around the world. The story of Henrietta Lacks, popularized in a book by Rebecca Skloot and an HBO special starring Oprah Winfrey, illustrates the ways that a single person's cells and tissues can take on lives of their own as research material. In 1953, just before her death, Lacks's cancer cells yielded the oldest and most common human cell line still used in research. There has been significant public interest in her remarkable story, but the "immortality" of people like Henrietta Lacks raises pressing questions for all of us. Who owns and controls bodily materials extracted from research subjects and patients? Who can profit from the cells and genes that make us who we are? How do we weigh the value of personal privacy and an individual's sense of self against the potential for medical progress? How do imbalances of wealth and power influence questions of consent, exploitation, and identity for people who provide biological materials? These questions framed a public forum organized by the Consortium and hosted by the American Philosophical Society on September 28, 2017. Find this presentation and further resources on the Consortium's website at: www.chstm.org/video/51

Join me as I dive into the problem with medical racism by reviewing the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. This episode will cover the history of medical racism in America and Henrietta's story. Henrietta's cells were stolen and then made into a billion-dollar industry without her consent or her family's knowledge. Her story highlights the importance of telling the truth about racism in America and the lengths this country and the people in it will go to uphold white supremacy, perpetuate harm, and fail to be held accountable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/problemwithauthoritypod/support

In this episode, I interviewed Margaret Hughes, a recent Elon University graduate and one of my closest friends. We talked about being a woman in STEM and how her passion for medicine influences the stories she loves. Books mentioned in this episode: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, and She's Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helloheroinepod/support

In this week's episode we dive into The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. The true story of how one woman's cancer cells has helped us make advancements in medicine, without her consent or recognition. Join us as we talk about the facts this book presents and journey into the educational side of TikTok. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, and Follow us on our social media pages. IG: @BookShrine Twitter: @TheBook_Shrine TikTok: @BookShrine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookshrine/support

June Scott will be celebrating her 90th birthday on June 1st. She is a wonderful new friend and an inspiration to people of all ages. I was blessed to meet her along the path at Fullersburg Woods and have enjoyed hearing her amazing stories and been moved by her zest for life. This podcast is a celebration and a nudge for anyone listening who has been sitting back waiting for things to magically happen to get into action. June pursues her passions, shares her gifts and serves her community. She lives a life of purpose and is still striving for more fulfillment. Lifelong Learning from My Guest Article in Conde Nast Traveler, Why Travel May Be the Secret to a Longer Life Northwestern Study on Aging SuperAger's Study Antarctic Travel Presentation https://youtu.be/ZHqfSvMBcQITa Filming of the Yurt https://youtu.be/dW4ly1hJsrE Book recommendations The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan and Being Mortal by Atul Ways to Connect with Me: Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden Join my facebook group Stepping Into Health. Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel Follow me on instagram @tamaraortegel Join Me at Soul Farm Retreats on July 8th Resilience Cultivated In Nature Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tamara-ortegel/support Become a sponsor: https://py.pl/119pVT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/support

Our guest Allen Spalt shares the book The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Grocery Store by Benjamin Lorr. Andrew shares The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatareyoureading/message

In an addendum to Episode 34, the guys go ALL the way back to the BEGINNING of sampling to uncover the origin story of possibly the MOST sampled song in music history - "Amen Brother."   SHOW NOTES: The Winstons Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winstons The drum break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UltDBPW0w The full song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrWhCbZAyY BBC interview from 2015: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32087287 [...]

Henrietta se sintió mal, tenía un dolor punzante y decidió allegarse al Hospital Johns Hopkins. Imaginamos que el dolor que sintió era fuerte....muy fuerte... Como para que una mujer negra de familia humilde, decidiera arriesgarse a ir al médico. Ella ni siquiera imaginaba que, aun después de su muerte, sería parte fundamental de los descubrimientos científicos mas importantes del siglo: desde tratamientos oncológicos hasta la vacuna Salk contra la poliomielitis. Esta es la historia de Henrietta Lacks, y sus células robadas. Este episodio está inspirado en la investigación de la periodista Rebecca Skloot. Te recomendamos su libro ¨La vida inmortal de Henrietta Lacks¨ Enlaces de interés: Fundación Henrietta Lacks http://henriettalacksfoundation.org/

Lovely Intertrekkies, we hope you're doing alright out there as we drag on into the nth month of this pandemic. To help you through it, here is a deep dive into Star Trek's portrayal of widespread, highly virulent, or large-in-the-literal-sense diseases. Mask up, stand far away from each other, and put us in your earballs!     Episodes:  The Next Generation "The Naked Now" (S1E3) Enterprise "Bounty" (S2E25) Voyager "Faces" (S1E14)* DS9 "The Quickening" (S4E24) Voyager "Macrocosm" (S3E12) The Animated Series "The Albatross" (S2E4)     Recommendations!   The Delta Flyers (podcast) - Garrett Wang (Harry Kim) and Robert Duncan McNeill (Tom Paris) recap every episode of Voyager   Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic** by David Quammen (2012 book) - fascinating tales of zoonotic diseases, aka illnesses that pass from animals to humans (kinda like COVID!)   Episode 151: Body Diversity and Inclusivity Women at Warp (podcast episode) Follow @jessicamalatyrivera - Infectious disease expert Masks Work.   Face masks: what the data say by Lynne Peeples via Nature   Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 via CDC   Masks Work. Really. We'll Show You How by Or Fleisher, Gabriel Gianordoli, Yuliya Parshina-Kottas, Karthik Patanjali, Miles Peyton and Bedel Saget via NYT   Non-consensual use of body parts in history and medicine (a very incomplete list)   George Washington and Slave Teeth via mountvernon.org   The Surgeon Who Experimented on Slaves by Sarah Zhang via The Atlantic     The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot   Nazi Medical Experiments from the Holocaust Encyclopedia via US Holocaust Memorial Museum   How long does it take to make a vaccine?   Vaccine Development, Testing, and Regulation via historyofvaccines.org   5 charts that tell the story of vaccines today by Douglas Broom via World Economic Forum   Anti-Vaxxers make us

Brinton Woodall sits down with Ndome Essoka where they talk about her career path as a freelance writer for health and social justice. They also discuss Ndome's great tagline on Instagram as well as hot water that JK Rowling has placed herself in with her comments. They discuss Ndome Love for literature and where those roots started for her. Ndome gives great book recommendations. For Fiction "Akata Witch" by Nnedi Okorafor. Non-fiction and closer to her field of work and studies Ndome recommended "The Immortal Life of Henrietta" Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Ndome turns the table and asks Brinton a few questions before Brinton caps the interview with the Quote and Lyrics for the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brinton-woodall/support

It's our first birthday! Rose and Alice went to the Camden Art Centre to see shows by Jennifer Tee and Daniel Richter. Both shows run until September 17th - more info at https://www.camdenartscentre.org/ Jennifer Tee's RESIST STACK OF BOOKS: James Baldwin, Go Tell It On The Mountain (1953) Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange (1962) Kate Chopin, The Awakening (1899) Cynthia Cruz, The Glimmering Room (2012) Joan Didion, The White Album (1979) Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter (1850) Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak (1999) Han Kang, The Vegetarian (2007) Mary Karr, The Liars Club (1995) Bill Knot, I Am Flying into Myself: Selected Poems (2017) Lucas de Lima, Wetland (2014) Audre Lorde, The Black Unicorn (1978) Maggie Nelson, Bluets (2009) Arthur Miller, The Crucible (1953) Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye (1970) Adrienne Rich, Diving into the wreck (1973) Rebecca Skloot, The immortal life of Henrieta Lacks (2010) Dane Smith, [INSERT] BOY (2014) Mai Der Vang, Afterland (2017) Alice Walker, The Color Purple (1982) Ronaldo Wilson, Poems of the Black Object (2009) Jeanette Winterson, Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit (1985) Monica Youn, Blackacre (2016) Contact me via theexhibitionist.org, facebook.com/exhibitionistpod and exhibitionistpod@gmail.com - and, as always, leave a rating and review on iTunes. It helps new listeners find us, and makes me feel loved.

A conversation with Rebecca Skloot and Rose Byrne, who plays Rebecca Skloot in HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Plus a look at this season of The Leftovers and the Tribeca Film Festival. 

Journalist and author India Knight and financial adviser Alvin Hall talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. India Knight selects Jane and Prudence by Barbara Pym, a novel which contrasts the lives of two women in 1950s England. A medical miracle is at the heart of the book chosen by Alvin Hall: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Harriett Gilbert's pick has been a phenomenon in Russia in recent times: The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin. Producer: Melvin Rickarby