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Woven into the fabric of a simple cotton sack is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. In "All That She Carried," Tiya Miles masterfully traces the journey of this humble keepsake across three generations of Black women, beginning with Rose, an enslaved mother who gifted it to her daughter Ashley in the 1850s as a token of love before they were cruelly separated. With exquisite prose, Miles honors the creativity and fortitude of those who endured the atrocities of slavery, illuminating their remarkable capacity for hope and dignity in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Tiya Miles is a professor of history at Harvard University and a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. Her work explores the intersections of race, gender, and family in shaping the lived experiences of Black women and their communities. "All That She Carried" cements Miles' place as a leading voice in the field, weaving a captivating narrative that bridges the past and present, inviting readers to bear witness to the enduring legacy of resilience that echoes through generations.
Book ISBN: | 9781800818217 |
Book Weight: | 340g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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