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Roots: The Saga of an American Family

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by Alex Haley

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Could a thirteen year old read this for a summer reading project?
Michele Yeager Not only could she, but she should. :-)
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Is this nonfiction or fiction? The synopsis seems to be nonfiction, yet the genre is under the historical fiction. So which is which?
Nancy S It is based on a true story, but because the tale was passed down orally through many generations, there is of course some fictional element. Conversa…moreIt is based on a true story, but because the tale was passed down orally through many generations, there is of course some fictional element. Conversations and daily happening are “supposed” based on the tales, not fact. Alex Haley, however, did extensive research to substantiate the truth of those tales.(less)
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What happened to Omar and his after Kunta was taken away? What happened to Kunta Kinte after Kizzy was taken away? What happened to Kizzy after her children were taken away?
Marilyn Brine Gilmour And this is the cultural consciousness and history of African Americans, the break up of families.
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who did the marathi translation of Roots: The Saga of an American Family ?
कौस्तुभ Khamkar sindhu abhyankar
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Could anyone help me and tell me what chapters of the book are the rapes in so I may avoid reading about them?
Lisa When you get to the point where Kizzy leaves her parents, you might want to skip ahead a bit.
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