Roots: The Saga of an American Family
by Alex Haley
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Author: Alex HaleyEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-05-22
ISBN: 1593154496
Number of pages: 912
Publisher: Vanguard Press
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Book Review: One of the best books I have ever read.
Summary: 5 Stars
I could not put this book down. I wish I had taken the time to read this book earlier in my life! It tells a wonderful tale of Kunte Kinte, an African man who is stolen from his African tribe in Ghana and made a slave in the 'new world.' I loved the story, even though it was one of the saddest stories I had ever read. By the end of the book I felt like I knew Kunte and his whole family extremely well. It's great when you read a book and it 'stays with you' for weeks afteward. I feel that way about 'Roots.' It really is a great book, one which left me with a great feeling of sadness for what Kunte's family (and so many others!) went through, but also with a feeling of hope for the future. The book is beautifully written. The description of Africa was lovely. If you're considering this book, you really should buy it.
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