Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

196 reviews

jht5791's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Blood, Racism, Misogyny, Confinement, Bullying, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

zazreads's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism

tiakiwi's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

5.0

This is written exactly how  you see Trevor in TV and I think that's hilarious. There are stories I related to a lot about a religious mom and stories that made me laugh so hard, but also some that were just like woah I can't believe that happened! Definitely a must read!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Colonisation, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Alcohol, and Misogyny

donnanoble's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Racism

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

aifos's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Racism

fearsome_to_behold's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

I have so much respect and admiration for this man. I think of this book as a love letter to his mom; but it’s also layered in that aspect, because Trevor’s integrity, good nature, and roaring success as a man and comedian are themselves a testament to his mother’s character. And I have fallen in love with both him and her, listening to their stories.

I highly recommend the Audible audiobook read by him! He is obviously and excellent comedian: the accents, voices, and delivery were a PERFECT vehicle for his powerful content. 

The book tackles some of the heaviest topics out there, through hilarious real life stories, with lighthearted dialogue and relatable narration. I am honored to have been let into his life in this way. Trevor Noah deserves every ounce of success he has earned. 

My only reproach for this book is I wish there were more of it for me to consume <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Racism

dianafisx's review against another edition

emotional funny informative reflective

5.0

one of the best books i’ve ever read.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Violence, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Racism, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Minor: Animal cruelty

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

A heart wrenching story with his classic sense of humor. I really appreciated this story as it felt incredibly real.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, Addiction, Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Classism, Physical abuse, Gun violence, and Blood

Moderate: Pregnancy, Colonisation, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Gore

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

deedee63's review against another edition

dark informative fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

ruffian23's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Domestic abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcohol, Racism, Colonisation, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Classism, and Bullying

Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, War, Excrement, Rape, and Sexual assault