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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Roots: The Saga of an American Family
Alex Haley
4.4 (146k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Following Kunta Kinte and his descendants, 'Roots' shows slavery's brutality and an American family's lasting resilience.
Queen
Alex Haley
4.2 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
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.