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Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley

5.0

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The fact that this book isn't required reading for every American history class is beyond me. I loved it, even when it made me feel sick, guilty, or heartbroken, there is always a hopefulness and spirit that kept me moving through the pages. It is immersive, allowing you to experience the horrors and joys of its charcters in the safety that the written word allows an easy escape by simply closing the covers. Read ROOTS, it will change you.