Alex Haley's 1976 book
Roots: The Saga of an American Family still stands as a memorable epic journey into the history of African Americans during the enslavement period and after. The 1977 televised miniseries was a must-watch event of the day, and it remains an important production in television history. However, a little more than a decade after his success, Haley was in trouble. His wealth had dwindled and he had strained relationships with other writers. What happened?
Adam Henig tells us in his new book
Alex Haley's Roots: An Author's Odyssey (2014). Listen to this lively interview with the author.