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What does it mean to leave a legacy if you can’t have kids? 

That’s the core question N. West Moss wrestles with in her new memoir, “Flesh & Blood.” Honest, wise and filled with moments of whimsy, Moss allows everything from good cocktails to the natural world — including a praying mantis in her sunroom she names Claude — to teach her how to heal. 

Host Kerri Miller talked with Moss about the book and about Moss’ infertility journey.

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A memoir about heartache and healing, N. West Moss’ new book, “Flesh & Blood,” opens up a conversation with the millions of women who live with infertility and loss. Moss talked to host Kerri Miller on Friday about the book and her infertility journey.

What does it mean to leave a legacy if you can’t have kids? That’s the core question N. West Moss wrestles with in her new memoir, “Flesh & Blood.” Honest, wise and filled with moments of whimsy, Moss allows everything from good cocktails to the natural world — including a praying mantis in her sunroom she names Claude — to teach her how to heal. Moss talked to host Kerri Miller about the book.

N. West Moss' new memoir centers on infertility and legacy

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N. West Moss' new memoir centers on infertility and legacy

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