Alex Haley (Black Americans of Achievement

by David Shirley, Heather Lehr Wagner

- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject - Did you Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans

113 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

David Shirley's writings on popular music have appeared in Option, Rolling Stone, Spin, Chicago Review, Raygun and New York Press. Hi lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews

[Dionne]

I'm a huge fan of Roots, thus I am a big fan of Alex Haley.