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Born a Crime

Stories From a South African Childhood
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Mar 19, 2024EmeML rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Trevor Noah’s excellent autobiography is exactly what its reputation calls it. A witty, digestible, uniquely presented story of life under Apartheid, Noah’s personality shines through in every passage. It’s easy to understand how the book…
Mar 15, 2024
I don't know why I was so surprised, but Trevor Noah is a very talented writer. This memoir relays some very disturbing elements from his childhood in a light hearted way. I enjoyed this book so much that I recommended it to my…
Feb 20, 2024HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" (2016) is a captivating memoir that blends humor, honesty, and historical insight to paint a vivid picture of growing up mixed-race in post-apartheid South Africa. What…
Jan 25, 2024cjohnson3110 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book had me laughing out loud several times. Trevor is a fantastic storyteller and it was a treat to learn more about his life.
Jan 17, 2024Laridooart rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It’s an amazing book, Trevor is a stellar storyteller, keeping the readers engaged in the several story topics, from heavy/serious such as all types of violence, and to more lighthearted ones such as his relationship with his mom, school,…
Dec 19, 2023Zachary_Schaeffer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Born A Crime, by Trevor Noah, is a memoir describing Noah's life growing up in South Africa during and after apartheid. It is told in vignettes, with each chapter describing a separate story from his life. These stories can be very serious…
Nov 10, 2023EljayJohnson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Trevor Noah writes a series of interconnected stories that assemble into a memoir that is equal parts sad, enraging, heartwarming, and very funny. He is honest about both his extreme hardship growing up in the twilight of South Africa's…
Oct 14, 2023misslindsayo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A heartwarming and hilarious novel from one of comedy's top stars! Trevor Noah discusses his childhood in South Africa, including his mixed parents and the impact this had on his daily life.
Aug 24, 2023InnisfilTeenReads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Born a Crime is an excellent novel about the hardships a mother and her son have to face during and after apartheid in South Africa, and how their determination and Trevor Noah's mother's bravery lead them to form their identity in society…
Aug 01, 2023
Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” Born a Crime is a story of a guy named Trevor Noah and his weird and unsheltered childhood in South African apartheid. He was the son of a black mother and a Swiss father which was illegal at the time because…
Jun 26, 2023
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May 08, 2023
"Noah brings the most important figures of his childhood to life with a voice that is playful, youthful, and quietly reflective in equal measures. He is a master storyteller who knows exactly how to make his readers laugh while tugging at…
May 05, 2023
Excellent read!
Feb 25, 2023hicksc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved Trevor's book. He made us re think of how others reason differently from us and why. I also like how he points out that a fisherman needs a fishing rod to catch the fish at sea. (read cd writer etc.) I recommend this book for all…
Jan 28, 2023ashir_rao rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Comedian and former host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah, has entertained millions with his wit and humor. In his memoir, “Born a Crime,” he combines his trademark humor with his powerful life story to deliver an absolute must-read. Noah…
Jan 26, 2023maroon_bear_331 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Most of us have probably heard the name Trevor Noah. If not, then he is a comedian known for hosting the Daily Show on NBC along with his nicely done political satire. However, he has also written a memoir about life in South Africa that…
Dec 16, 2022SF2242 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Terrific book! As a woman it seems futile to fight for justice when police shrug off domestic violence, with no consequences. You do what you can.
Nov 27, 2022marybellinger rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I had never heard of Trevor Noah before I borrowed this book and so I had no idea of his media presence or stardom. For me, it was just terrific insight into life growing up in South Africa in the years before and after apartheid. Trevor…
Nov 21, 2022ryka_c rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If we open any mainstream newspaper, the news mainly portrays Africa as a land of chaos. For example, some latest headlines from The New York Times about Africa is as follows: “At least 50 killed in Chad for democracy protests” (Maclean…
Nov 13, 2022laurelfelber rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a powerful book: informative, moving and funny. Trevor Noah's story of growing up in South Africa under Apartheid and during its collapse is a real eye opener. Now I understand what makes Trevor Noah so intelligent, witty and…
Oct 27, 2022evanaalee rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As an autobiography, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah seemingly depicts the story of his childhood. However, throughout the book, I eventually concluded that this is a writing technique that he uses to pay tribute to his mother. There are three…
Sep 30, 2022Molly_pop rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime is an incredible autobiography/comedy about growing up in South Africa as a colored man in a time where white and black people were not allowed any romantic relationships under Apartheid. Trevor Noah tells…
Sep 19, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“Born A Crime” is an autobiography written by Trevor Noah who is the current host of The Daily Show. In this book, Trevor Noah shares his childhood stories from South Africa. Each chapter focuses on a different story from his childhood…
Sep 12, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
“Born a Crime” is a biography about and written by the comedian Trevor Noah. Each chapter is a different story about his life while growing up in South Africa. He gives a point of view about what it was like for mixed people living there.…
Aug 30, 2022humming_rye rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Full of heart and wisdom -- and authentic. Highly recommended!