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'Natural Beauty': An author interview with Ling Ling Huang

Dutton

Natural Beauty is the debut novel by Ling Ling Huang. This behind-the-scenes look at the beauty industry examines issues of consumerism, race, identity and self-worth.

The book has already been optioned for a tv series. Huang joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her new book.

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