![In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past](http://adleinternational.com/cdn/shop/products/9780307382405_{width}x.jpg?v=1610809776)
The distinguished scholar examines the origins and history of African-American ancestry as he profiles nineteen noted African Americans--Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier, and others--and illuminates their individual family sagas throughout U.S. history, the tragedy of slavery, and their African roots. 50,000 first printing.