44 pages • 1 hour read
Tiya MilesAll That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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All That She Carried by Tiya Miles has garnered praise for its meticulous research and powerful narrative that interweaves history with personal stories. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and the spotlight it casts on African American heritage. However, some have noted that the dense historical context can occasionally overshadow individual stories. Overall, it’s a poignant and enlightening read.
Who Should Read All That She Carried?
Readers who appreciate richly detailed historical narratives with a focus on African American women's experiences will find All That She Carried by Tiya Miles compelling. Comparable to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, it appeals to those who are drawn to in-depth explorations of personal histories within a broader sociocultural context.
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