In this episode, listeners will learn--
- How Alex Haley learned the craft of writing in the Coast Guard
- How Haley became the preeminent interviewer of famous African Americans and other celebrities
- How his first book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, made publishing history and made Haley a household name
- How his family story, Roots, won awards and set sales records
- How the mini series of the same name made television history
Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!