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All That She Carried: The Journey Of Ashley'S Sack, A Black Family Keepsake
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National Book Award Winner New York Times Bestseller A Renowned Historian Traces The Life Of A Single Object Handed Down Through Three Generations Of Black Women To Craft A Deeply Layered And Insightful (The Washington Post) Testament To People Who Are Left Out Of The Archives.Winner: Frederick Douglass Book Prize, Harriet Tubman Prize, Pen/John Kenneth Galbraith Award, Anisfieldwolf Book Award, Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize, Lawrence W. Levine Award, Darlene Clark Hine Award, Cundill History Prize, Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, Massachusetts Book Awardone Of The Ten Best Books Of The Year: The Washington Post, Slate, Vulture, Publishers Weeklya History Told With Brilliance And Tenderness And Fearlessness.Jill Lepore, Author Of These Truths: A History Of The United Statesin 1850S South Carolina, An Enslaved Woman Named Rose Faced A Crisis: The Imminent Sale Of Her Daughter Ashley. Thinking Quickly, She Packed A Cotton Bag For Her With A Few Items, And, Soon After, The Nineyearold Girl Was Separated From Her Mother And Sold. Decades Later, Ashleys Granddaughter Ruth Embroidered This Family History On The Sack In Spare, Haunting Language.Historian Tiya Miles Carefully Traces These Womens Faint Presence In Archival Records, And, Where Archives Fall Short, She Turns To Objects, Art, And The Environment To Write A Singular History Of The Experience Of Slavery, And The Uncertain Freedom Afterward, In The United States. All That She Carried Is A Poignant Story Of Resilience And Love Passed Down Against Steep Odds. It Honors The Creativity And Resourcefulness Of People Who Preserved Family Ties When Official Systems Refused To Do So, And It Serves As A Visionary Illustration Of How To Reconstruct And Recount Their Stories Today.Finalist: Maah Stone Book Award, Kirkus Prize, Mark Lynton History Prize, Chatauqua Prize, Womens Prizeone Of The Best Books Of The Year: The New York Times, Npr, Time, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Atlanta Journalconstitution, Smithsonian Magazine, St. Louis Postdispatch, Ms. Magazine, Book Riot, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'All That She Carried'? A: 'All That She Carried' explores the themes of resilience, love, and the preservation of family history through the lens of three generations of Black women.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'All That She Carried' is Tiya Miles, a renowned historian and scholar.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'All That She Carried' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'All That She Carried'? A: The book contains 416 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'All That She Carried' published? A: 'All That She Carried' was published on June 8, 2021.
- Q: Is 'All That She Carried' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'All That She Carried' is suitable for academic study, as it provides insightful historical analysis and is recognized with several awards.
- Q: What awards has 'All That She Carried' won? A: 'All That She Carried' has won multiple awards, including the Frederick Douglass Book Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: 'All That She Carried' is generally suitable for adults and older teens, given its historical themes and content.
- Q: Can 'All That She Carried' be used as a resource for understanding slavery in America? A: Yes, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the experience of slavery in America through personal narratives and historical context.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'All That She Carried' received? A: 'All That She Carried' has received positive reviews, being named one of the best books of the year by various publications, including The Washington Post and NPR.