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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford explores the multigenerational trauma inherited by the fictional descendants of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to immigrate to America. Set in a nonlinear timeline, the novel connects Dorothy Moy in 2045 undergoing epigenetic therapy to her ancestors, revealing their struggles with racism, misogyny, and personal hardships, ultimately depicting a journey of healing through the power of epigenetics. This text deals with suicidal ideation, sexual abuse, physical abuse, multiple instances of medical trauma, exploitation based on race and culture, and occasional ethnic slurs, as well as an emotionally intimate relationship between a teenager and her teacher.