Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah’s improbable journey from South Africa under apartheid to the desk of The Daily Show began with a crime: his birth. In an era when such a union was illegal, Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother. Living proof of his parents’ immorality, Trevor spent most of his early years indoors due to his mother’s drastic and frequently nonsensical methods to protect him from a government that may at any time kidnap him. Trevor and his mother embarked on a magnificent trip after being finally freed by the end of South Africa’s oppressive white rule, living openly and freely, and seizing the chances gained via a centuries-long struggle.
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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In Born a Crime, a mischievous young kid who strives to find himself in a world where he isn’t supposed to exist develops into a restless young man. This young guy’s teammate, a woman trying to free her son from the cycle of destitution, abuse, and violence that would finally endanger her own life, is also the subject of the novel, as is the bond between that young man and his fearless, rebellious, and ardently devout mother.
The stories in this collection alternate from being dramatic, funny, and emotionally moving. Trevor illuminates his curious world with an incisive wit and unflinching honesty, whether it be while surviving on caterpillars for dinner during difficult times, being thrown from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping, or simply trying to survive the life-and-death pitfalls of dating in high school. His tales intertwine to create a poignant and hysterically amusing portrayal of a youngster navigating a shattered world in a perilous time with little more than a sharp sense of humour and an unorthodox, unconditional mother’s love.
This heartwarming, moving, beautifully written book follows the life of a young man who, as a result of his upbringing, is knowledgeable beyond his years. After reading this biography of Trevor Noah, you’ll cry, laugh, and undoubtedly have a newfound appreciation for life. You can live the emotions he has as he walks and lives in South Africa as a youngster and a young man through this book. His use of language to depict the setting in which he was raised genuinely gives you the impression that you are there yourself. This novel will captivate you and take up residence in your heart.
