First published in 1976
Alex Haley
Roots
Alex Haley. Not the guy that wrote Airport, another guy of the same name.
he wrote novel
He wrote a book about his family history called "Roots."
Alex Haley wrote the novel "Roots" about several generations of an African-American family, beginning with an African ancestor who was enslaved and brought to America. The book was a fictionalized version of stories Haley's grandmother told him about their family history.
Alex Haley wrote Roots.
"Roots: The Saga of an American Family" was written by Alex Haley. It was first published in 1976 and tells the story of Haley's ancestors, tracing his family lineage back to Africa through to slavery in the United States.
Alex Haley won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Alex Haley's novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family inspired many Americans to search their own family genealogy. African American history became a topic of interest and received appreciation from a new generation.
The best-selling book and TV mini series "Roots" was written by Alex Haley. It follows the author's genealogical journey tracing his ancestry back to Africa. The story depicts the struggles and resilience of his ancestors in the United States.
Alex Haley was an American author and biographer who traced his ancestry back to Africa in his book "Roots," which tells the story of his family's history, beginning with the capture and enslavement of his ancestor Kunta Kinte. The book was groundbreaking in its exploration of African American genealogy and history.