I don't review a lot of books anymore, but this one got to me. Written and performed with humour, grace, and an open heart, this audiobook has a little bit of everything and is truly a must-listen for just about anyone. History reveals a lot about human nature, and his recollections of South Africa expose the flaws of systemic racism while reminding us of prejudices and biases still present today. Noah uses his life and his biracial background to add poignancy to both a personal memoir and a look at social constructs. He is able to recount tales using a wide variety of voices and accents to add authenticity, comedy, and heart to his stories this impressive skill led to his winning an Audie Award for Best Male Narrator.īorn a Crime is a story that will touch and uplift listeners-especially those who have struggled with feeling like an outsider or not fitting into any one particular box. His conversational tone is inviting and relatable, while his humour and comedic timing are impeccable. Noah brings a personal touch to this audiobook with style and grace. ![]() Memoirs tend to hit more powerfully when they are read by their author, and Born a Crime is no exception. Listeners will love the chance to take a peek back into his early years and the formative experiences that have made this infamous comedian the man he is today. Noah doesn’t hold anything back, and dives into anecdotes and recollections of his past that are at once deeply personal and universally relatable. Beyond recounting his own turbulent childhood, Noah’s memoir reflects the larger picture of a country and culture fraught with pain, separation, and corruption. In this audiobook, Trevor Noah, award-winning host of The Daily Show, tells the story of his life, starting with his being conceived by a white father and Black mother in a South Africa ruled by apartheid. Alienated, separated, and every bit an individual, Trevor Noah explains what it means to be Born a Crime. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime not only provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, but it will also astound and inspire young readers looking to improve their own lives.Never quite belonging, and never fitting into one place or one race. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will. This fascinating memoir blends drama, comedy, and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. ![]() But he did exist-and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. ![]() Trevor Noah, the funny guy who hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, tells the story of growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this young readers' adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.
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