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This Friday, MPR News host Kerri Miller will talk with activist and author 

.” It examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man.

Ashley C. Ford’s debut memoir, “Somebody’s Daughter,” also looks at the racial divides in America, by telling her own story of growing up as a Black girl in Indiana with a single mother, an absent father and a heavy family secret.

 to talk about her book and the complexities of childhood, forgiveness and healing. Enjoy this interview from the archive as an appetizer for the upcoming conversation with Joseph. 

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This week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas features a conversation with author and activist Frederick Joseph about his new book, “Patriarchy Blues.” We decided to whet your appetite for that discussion by replaying this one with Ashley C. Ford. Both Ford and Joseph were shaped by daunting childhood experiences and have emerged with powerful lessons about gender, race and class in America.

From the archives: Author Ashley C. Ford on her debut memoir, ‘Somebody’s Daughter’

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From the archives: Author Ashley C. Ford on her debut memoir, ‘Somebody’s Daughter’

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