Alex Haley
Alex Haley was an American writer and author, best known for his 1976 novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." This epic work traced his family history from Africa to slavery and freedom in the United States, becoming a cultural phenomenon and inspiring a television miniseries. He also co-authored "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" and wrote the novel "Queen." Haley received a special Pulitzer Prize citation for "Roots."
Books by Alex Haley
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Queen
by Alex Haley
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Queen, the daughter of a slave woman and a white owner, defies expectations, creating a multigenerational story of identity and strength in a changing America.
Roots: The Saga of an American Family
by Alex Haley
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Following Kunta Kinte and his descendants, 'Roots' shows slavery's brutality and an American family's lasting resilience.