![]() ![]() ![]() Roots is viewed as a mythic saga of African American history, portraying the ways in which enslaved Africans endured suffering and fought for their place in American society. The continuing controversy over Haley's writing and research methods and the facts of his narrative has not dimmed his achievement. Moreover, Haley's work is widely credited with starting the American genealogy craze. ![]() Roots appealed to readers of every background: for African American readers, the story inspired pride and a greater understanding of the past and for readers of other ethnicities, it was a powerful look at an American family's immigrant past. Two sequels, The Next Generation and The Gift, quickly followed. It was adapted into a popular miniseries, and became one of the most-watched television programs in American history. Roots: The Saga of an American Family became a sensation immediately after its publication in 1976. ![]()
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