All That She Carried

Tiya Miles reconstructs the remarkable history of an enslaved family through a single cotton sack, transforming a small artifact into a vast story of survival and love. With lyrical prose and meticulous research, she traces generational resilience amid the horrors of slavery. Miles brings emotional sensitivity to her historical work, handling the gaps and silences of the archive with care. The narrative becomes both a memorial and an act of restoration. It’s a moving, essential work that honours the lives erased by violence while celebrating their enduring strength.