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History by the Book Club

All That She Carried by Tiya Miles

History by the Book meets to discuss historical fiction and non-fiction books. We explore the deeper stories behind historical events and periods in the past.

In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose packed a cotton bag for her daughter Ashley before she was sold. Decades later, Ashley’s granddaughter Ruth embroidered this family history on the sack. Historian Tiya Miles traces these women's stories through archives, objects, art, and the environment to create a poignant history of slavery and uncertain freedom in the United States. All That She Carried honors the resilience and love of those who preserved family ties despite the odds and illustrates how to reconstruct their stories today.

Books will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, August 18th.

Have you already read this title? Join us for the discussion! Registration is not required for those that do not need to pick up the title from us.

* To cancel your reservation, contact the library by phone or email (programs@clearviewlibrary.org) 24 hours in advance. Failure to return your book at the end of the month may result in a $10 fine for paperbacks or $15 for hardbacks.

* All attendees must be 18+. Registration is required to receive a copy of the title. Books not picked up after 7 days of the pick up notification date will result in a cancellation of registration to accommodate waitlists. 

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