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Roots
Roots is a novel written by Alex Haley and published in 1976. It portrays the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th-century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in the United States, and follows his life and the lives of his…
About Roots
Roots is a novel written by Alex Haley and published in 1976. It portrays the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th-century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in the United States, and follows his life and the lives of his alleged descendants in the U.S. down to Haley. The release of the novel, combined with its hugely popular television adaptation, Roots (1977), led to a cultural sensation in the United States. The novel spent 46 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List, including 22 weeks in that list’s top spot. The last seven chapters of the novel were later adapted in…
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Roots — frequently asked
- Is Roots on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed Roots on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is Roots on Apple Books?
- Yes — Roots is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote Roots?
- Roots is by Alex Haley.
- Where can I buy the Roots audiobook?
- Audible and Amazon both carry audiobooks; use the retailer links on this page to go straight to Roots. For print copies, compare Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.
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