BOOK REVIEW: BORN A CRIME BY TREVOR NOAH

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Title: Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Author: Trevor Noah
Published: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 289
Rating: 5/5

Summary:

This is Trevor Noah's memoir and stories from his experience of growing up in South Africa, being born to a white father and black mother during apartheid. 

Review:

This was so good! I've had this book for ages and I can't believe it took me so long to read. 

This is my favorite type of memoir; this is a collection of stories told from the viewpoint of an interesting person who seamlessly manages to balance humor and seriousness. We explore apartheid, racism and the time after apartheid in South Africa, as well as South African history and culture, which I loved reading about.

My favorite stories in here where the stories about Noah's mother; you really feel like you get to know her throughout these pages and what a fascinating and intriguing woman! I love how you can see how monumental their relationship has been for the author, and in general I think this book does a really good job of exploring familial relationships.

This is definitely one of the best memoirs I've read and I'd highly recommend it. It'll make you think and reflect, at the same time as you're getting a laugh. 

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