+**Alex Haley** (1921–1992) was an American writer who gave voice to ancestral journeys. His powerful novel, *Roots: The Saga of an American Family*, traced his family's path from Africa through the horrors of [Slavery](/wiki/slavery) to the promise of [Freedom](/wiki/freedom) in America, profoundly shaping our understanding of history.
+## See also
+- [American Literature](/wiki/american_literature)
+- [Black History](/wiki/black_history)
+- [Genealogy](/wiki/genealogy)
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