The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

by Jamie Ford

Sarah's take

I recommend *The Many Daughters of Afong Moy* because it beautifully intertwines the personal and the ancestral, revealing how the legacies of strong women shape our identities. This book is perfect for readers seeking profound connections to their heritage and those who appreciate narratives that explore the complexities of womanhood across generations with emotional depth and resonance.

About the book

Dorothy undergoes experimental epigenetic therapy that unlocks the inherited memories of seven generations of Chinese-American women in her lineage, beginning with Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America. As she experiences their joys, struggles, and sacrifices across centuries of displacement and belonging, Dorothy must confront how the past shapes identity and whether healing trauma can transcend generations.

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