Threads - by Tanya Davis

About the Book

Journey into the heart of Shiloh with Tanya Davis. Shiloh is a small vibrant African American community in Asheville, North Carolina. Threads is a multifaceted compilation capturing the essence of Shiloh through history, heartfelt stories, poems, prose, and essays.

Book Synopsis

Journey into the heart of Shiloh with Tanya Davis. Shiloh is a small vibrant African American community in Asheville, North Carolina. Threads is a multifaceted compilation capturing the essence of Shiloh through history, heartfelt stories, poems, prose, and essays. It offers fragmented memories, candid opinions, questions, and random thoughts that paint a picture of life in the Shiloh community. Threads is enhanced with personal photographs and reflections, Threads provides an intimate glimpse into the lives and legacies of those who have shaped Tanya and the Shiloh community. Threads is more than a collection; it is a celebration of resilience, culture, and the enduring spirit of Shiloh.

Review Quotes

These compelling writings reveal the history of the southern town of Shiloh, North Carolina through personal stories, reflections, historical references, and photographs. The cadence of dialogue and descriptions in each scene transports the reader into a world where you simultaneously remember and forget your own personal identity. The vivid human experiences and emotions are relatable, beautifully complex, and, at times, heartbreaking and humorous. As a White woman from the U.S. north, these readings challenge assumptions and reveal African American experiences in the south from an insider's point of view. The generosity of this book is in its ability to invite readers to witness the historical importance of Shiloh and the evolution of her people as society moved from segregation to integration. In parallel, the writer shares her personal journey of growing into her own definition of self and her place in the world.

Kim Kita

About the Author

Tanya Davis is the wife of Stephen Davis, mother of seven, and grandmother to 11 grandchildren. She has authored three books, May I Please Speak with My Father, I Don't Want to Shame My Daddy's Name, and Urban Monks and Mystics (co-authored). She has also served as a publisher for numerous other books on a variety of topics and contributed to various online organizations. Tanya holds a bachelor's degree in counseling from DePaul University and a master's degree in writing, with an emphasis on Narrative Medicine, from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She believes in the power of story and the importance of being active listeners when people share their stories. She emphasizes that our stories help us grow in empathy and love for each other. Tanya facilitates narrative workshops that bring people together to process and share the stories their bodies hold.