"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future." ― Alex Haley From Alex Haley Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Alex Haley Alex Haley was an American author best known for The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots. His writing had major cultural impact on public understanding of African American history. He was born in the United States and died in 1992. Born: 1921-08-11 Died: 1992-02-10 View all quotes from Alex Haley