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A review by booksnooksandcooks
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book is currently at the top of my list of non-fiction books I've read this year.
Miles combines historiography with storytelling to mesh together a beautifully heartbreaking tale of slavery. While working with the limited archives regarding Ruth Middleton and her ancestors, Miles entwines accounts and narratives from other enslaved individuals to present a side of history not often told.
Truly, Miles' writing is a sobering reminder that many Black individuals are lost to history because of the racism this nation has perpetuated. With simply a sack, she delved into a lineage of women and attempted to bring their history forth with the limited information she had. Furthermore, her connection to modern events, especially in regards to typically feminine crafts, continues that line of storytelling through art to today.
Amazing book and I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Miles combines historiography with storytelling to mesh together a beautifully heartbreaking tale of slavery. While working with the limited archives regarding Ruth Middleton and her ancestors, Miles entwines accounts and narratives from other enslaved individuals to present a side of history not often told.
Truly, Miles' writing is a sobering reminder that many Black individuals are lost to history because of the racism this nation has perpetuated. With simply a sack, she delved into a lineage of women and attempted to bring their history forth with the limited information she had. Furthermore, her connection to modern events, especially in regards to typically feminine crafts, continues that line of storytelling through art to today.
Amazing book and I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment