Jamie Ford talks inspiration for ‘The Many Daughters of Afong Moy’

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Jamie Ford’s novel “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy” is Jenna Bush Hager’s August pick for her book club. Jenna sits down with the author to talk about the inspiration behind the page-turner.

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Appearing:Hoda KotbJenna Bush Hager

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