Ernest Kinoy
1) Brother John
Summary
John Kane left his home in Alabama when he was sixteen years-old. There is no way to reach him yet whenever there is a death in the family, he knows to return home. This time he returns to his sister's deathbed. His mysterious appearance stirs the interest of the townsfolk, some thinking he is a Communist agitator, others thinking he is magical, and still others thinking he is a criminal.
2) Roots
Summary
Follows several generations in the lives of a slave family. The saga begins with Kunta Kinte, a West African youth captured by slave raiders and shipped to America in the 1700s. The family is depicted up until the Civil War, when Kunte Kinte's grandson gains his emancipation.