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

All That She Carried is a powerful and poignant book that tells the story of three generations of Black women and their resilience in the face of slavery, oppression, and uncertainty.

Through the objects they carried with them - a cotton bag, embroidered with spare, haunting language by Ashley's granddaughter Ruth - historian Tiya Miles traces the lives of these women and their unwavering determination to preserve family ties despite the odds against them.

This book is a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of people who found ways to record their experiences, even when official systems refused to do so.

With its deeply layered and insightful narrative, All That She Carried is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, family, and the power of storytelling.