Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
I think it's true. I also read that book & Jennfer Chiavareli uses the story in one of her books.
Jennifer Chiaverini has two books on the Underground railroad - "The Runaway Quilt" and "The Lost Quilter". You have to read the Runaway Quilt first, because it is about Joanna, the slave. Marvelous books, both of them, very educational, as well as exciting. I liked the part where the niece was making the quilt for the uncle - first book - not saying another word.
I have all of Jennifer Chiaverini's books and love each one more than the last. And, if you start at the beginning, you get to know all of these people like they are members of your family. Just finished "The Aloha Quilt". Edie