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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Trevor Noah

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Humorous resilience during apartheid's twilight.

If laughter mixed with poignant reflections is something you enjoy in a memoir, "Born a Crime" could be a heartwarming read for you. Trevor Noah's articulate narration takes you through the absurdities and traumas of growing up under apartheid with a profound wit that's both enlightening and entertaining. His mother's strength and eccentricity will leave you admiring their unshakeable bond. This isn't just any comedian's life story; it's a testament to surviving and thriving against the odds.

  • Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee (2019)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2019)
  • NAACP Image Award for Debut Author and for Biography / Auto-biography (2017)
  • Thurber Prize for American Humor (2017)
  • Children’s Africana Book Award for Best Book for New Adults (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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ISBN: 9780399588198
Author: Trevor Noah
Publisher: One World
Date of Publication: 2019-02-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.49
(rated by 681240 readers)
 

Humorous resilience during apartheid's twilight.

If laughter mixed with poignant reflections is something you enjoy in a memoir, "Born a Crime" could be a heartwarming read for you. Trevor Noah's articulate narration takes you through the absurdities and traumas of growing up under apartheid with a profound wit that's both enlightening and entertaining. His mother's strength and eccentricity will leave you admiring their unshakeable bond. This isn't just any comedian's life story; it's a testament to surviving and thriving against the odds.

  • Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee (2019)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2019)
  • NAACP Image Award for Debut Author and for Biography / Auto-biography (2017)
  • Thurber Prize for American Humor (2017)
  • Children’s Africana Book Award for Best Book for New Adults (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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