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All That She Carried

Book • 2021
In 'All That She Carried', Tiya Miles explores the story of an enslaved mother, Rose, who gave her daughter Ashley a sack filled with precious items as a token of love and survival.

The book delves into the historical context of slavery and its impact on family bonds, tracing the sack's journey across generations.

It is a powerful narrative of love, resilience, and the human capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.

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Mentioned in 1 episodes

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Judith Giesberg
as an inspiration for her writing, particularly her book 'All That They Carried'.
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Episode 61: Judith Giesberg Resists Giving Readers What They Want
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Nahlah Ayed
and read aloud and discussed by
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Tiya Miles
as a historical work centered on a cotton sack and family stories.
The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful
Mentioned by Sarah Derbew as a phenomenal and rigorous take on what can be learned from Ashley's sack.
Sarah F. Derbew, "Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
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Nahlah Ayed
when introducing Taya Miles' book about the story of a cotton sack.
The time when a guest said, "I love you!"
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Beronda L. Montgomery
as a historical work that explores the story of Ashley's Sack and the enslaved man, Anton.
‘When Trees Testify’ They Tell the Story of Black American History

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