Book All That She Carried

By Tiya Miles

All That She Carried is a powerful true story of love, loss, and survival across generations. Historian Tiya Miles traces the history of a simple cotton sack—packed by an enslaved mother, Rose, for her daughter Ashley before they were separated by slavery. Containing only a few items and an enduring message of love, the sack becomes a symbol of family, resilience, and the power of memory.

Through meticulous research and moving storytelling, Miles uncovers how this keepsake carried the history and hope of three generations of Black women. Blending history, biography, and cultural memory, the book offers a deeply human portrait of the legacy of slavery and the strength that endures through family bonds.

Old Baldy Foundation Book of the Month — November 2025

A must-read for history lovers, book clubs, and anyone moved by stories of courage and love that transcend time.