--- product_id: 254647232 title: "Roots (Media tie-in): The Saga of an American Family Paperback – 3 May 2016" brand: "alex haley" price: "VT8060" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/254647232-roots-media-tie-in-the-saga-of-an-american-family store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Roots (Media tie-in): The Saga of an American Family Paperback – 3 May 2016 **Brand:** alex haley **Price:** VT8060 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Roots (Media tie-in): The Saga of an American Family Paperback – 3 May 2016 by alex haley - **How much does it cost?** VT8060 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/254647232-roots-media-tie-in-the-saga-of-an-american-family) ## Best For - alex haley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alex haley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Roots (Media tie-in): The Saga of an American Family Paperback – 3 May 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+6Hd0SI6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by J***S on 29 March 2025* Read good read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A breath-taking story about the importance of family memories *by G***G on 16 March 2016* I got caught by the story when as I child I had watched a quite famous TV series, and the earliest opportunity I wanted to read also the book.The book tells us the story of a young African boy Kunta Kinte. He was born in Gambia (West Africa) in the middle of 18th century and he is just 17 when he's taken by slave-drivers and brought to America on one of those dreadful ships you could find so frequently on that route in the period. Once arrived he's sold to a cotton plantation owner. From that point on, Kunta story goes through a series of terrible events: the humiliation of getting a new name (Toby), the overall nullification of its own identity and then physical pain: a foot cut away after an escape attempt, the whipping. Despite the ordeal, Kunta stands out and tries to resist: he doesn't answer to the name the have given him, and speaks by himself in his own language, and when he finds some respite in the marriage with another slave and in the birth of his daughter Kizzy, he tries to pass on his story to his little girl. He goes around the plantation telling the child the name of the things he sees around in his own language. And little Kizzy learns and when she's separated by her family as a punishment for having helped a fugitive slave, it will will her turn to pass on to her child the same stories her father had taught her. And as the family grows, each new child is told the story of an African boy called Kunta Kinte. And so generation through generation the story of Kunta Kinte arrives to one of his great-great-grandchildren: Alex Haley the author. He's always listened to the stories of his family told by his grandparents and great-uncles. And having started a career as a writer, he begin his research, based on just the few words passed on in the family. His journey will lead him to Africa where with the help of a "Griot" (an old sage knowledgeable about the history of the country/village/families) he manages finally to track back the origin of Kunta Kinte.I particularly loved the pages describing Kunta's life before his capture. The reconstruction is very detailed and accurate and it really looks like you're there in the middle of the village watching Kunta and his friends running around. And it's incredible how the pages talk to the reader about Kunta's feelings. You really can feel the range of sentiments running through Kunta (from joy to despair) and your heart goes to that poor boy. But what I found most striking is the force that over the years kept the family linked to their origin, like a light in the darkness. The family history is always there guiding the future generations as they find their own way through life and from that history they get the strength to move ahead: a powerful message! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone should read this! *by G***A on 8 May 2017* What an incredible book! It's epic, moving and sobering.I had recently watched the TV dramatisation of this book which was fantastic but I'm glad I then also read the book, which is brilliantly written and gives incredible detail and characterisation.One of the things that struck me was the importance of oral history and the pride that each subsequent generation in the book had in the African history of their forefather who had been brutally kidnapped into slavery. They were able to cling onto his story throughout the generations and use it to form a positive image of who they were despite the indignities and cruelties that they had to put up with as slaves themselves. ## Frequently Bought Together - Roots (Media tie-in): The Saga of an American Family - The Book of Negroes: The award-winning classic bestseller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/254647232-roots-media-tie-in-the-saga-of-an-american-family](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/254647232-roots-media-tie-in-the-saga-of-an-american-family) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*