Discussion Master
Chapter 33:
1. What did Lurz’s gentle statement to Deborah about her quest to learn details of Elise’s life:
“Sometimes learning can be just as painful as not knowing.” How does that quote relate to an event in your life and expierences.
2. If you were given a genealogy opportunity, what dead relative – who you have never met – would
you explore?
Chapter 34:
1. Throughout the authors work of researching and writing “Immortal Life,” and especially during this hotel stay,how do you think Rebecca maintained her – for the most part – literary focus through the Lacks children’s chaotic lives and abnormal behavior?
2. Going back on the events described at the bottom of page 283: Did Rebecca’s reaction affect the book’s progress?
Chapter 35:
1. How did Gary's actions affect Deborah’s manic behavior? Why did it affect her so much?
2. How did you feel about how the readers reacted to Gary’s prayer that God transfer Deborah’s burdens to?
Rebecca.
Chapter 36:
1. What are some feelings the readers and characters feel about Rebecca’s question: “You believe Henrietta is in those cells?”
2. Is it possible that researching and writing this book and interacting with Lacks family members,
affected Rebecca’s religious mind‐set?
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