Other Haley publications include A Different Kind of Christmas, a 1990 book about the underground railroad, and Queen, the story of Haley’s paternal ancestors. The award-winning book and 1977 television mini-series introduced Kunta Kinte to the world. The completed version of Roots was placed on bookshelves in 1976. First referred to as, Before This Anger, it was eventually published in abbreviated form in 1974 by the Reader’s Digest. He details his many years of research in the last chapter of Roots. His work on the story, which he knew he had to write, became a primary focus of his writing efforts. It was about this time his thoughts then turned back to the family story of the African slave that he heard about as a child. Published in 1965 it became Haley’s first major book. He next worked on The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Haley wrote many well-received playboy interviews. His first successful article was an interview that appeared in Playboy Magazine in 1962. Out of the service, he tried his hand at journalism in the private sector. He retired from the military after 20 years of service and then continued writing. Haley’s personal motto, “Find the Good and Praise It,” appears on the ship’s emblem. Coast Guard honored Haley by naming a Coast Guard Cutter after him. Coast Guard with a Journalist designation (rating). Haley’s writing career began after he entered the U.S.
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