kleonard 's review for:

All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles

5.0

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This is an outstanding work of material history that traces a single handcrafted item from its origins to its location today, providing astute and important commentary along the way in regard to human rights, the history of the Americas and enslavement of people, the lives of enslaved women and free women, and what we can learn by following this item back in time. I highly recommend this--it makes an excellent companion piece to 400 Souls.