## Book Cover  ## Book Summary Roots is a novel by the American writer Alex Haley, first published in 1976. The novel is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of Kunta Kinte, a young man who is kidnapped from his home in Africa and brought to the United States as a slave. The novel follows Kunta's life and the lives of his descendants through several generations, and explores the challenges and triumphs of African Americans as they struggle to survive and thrive in a hostile and oppressive society. The novel was a bestseller and was adapted into a popular television miniseries. ## Related Links ## Reading Notes -