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Well, I absolutely flew through it. Loved the format of information sprinkled throughout narrative storytelling. I was entertained and educated on South African apartheid.
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Absolutely Brilliant!
**FULL REVIEW ON MY BLOG**
https://www.wanderingpagesandplaces.com/post/bornacrime-bookreview
HIGHLY Recommended On Audio Book! I'm not the biggest audiobook fan. I tend to lose focus on them quite easily. Stories being told aren't exactly like throwing on your favourite tune, and listening without having to pay much pay attention. So while I'll throw on an audiobook on occasion, I find it can be sometimes hard to stay intrigued while listening to someone else read you the words on a page. However, Trevor has a way of captivating you when he speaks. His mannerism, his expressions, his voice- he brings the story to life in a way that would not be possible in any other format.
**FULL REVIEW ON MY BLOG**
https://www.wanderingpagesandplaces.com/post/bornacrime-bookreview
HIGHLY Recommended On Audio Book! I'm not the biggest audiobook fan. I tend to lose focus on them quite easily. Stories being told aren't exactly like throwing on your favourite tune, and listening without having to pay much pay attention. So while I'll throw on an audiobook on occasion, I find it can be sometimes hard to stay intrigued while listening to someone else read you the words on a page. However, Trevor has a way of captivating you when he speaks. His mannerism, his expressions, his voice- he brings the story to life in a way that would not be possible in any other format.
"Born a Crime", written by the Daily Show's host Trevor Noah, is a collection of childhood and adolescence anecdotes, a memoir of a man who grew up under apartheid as the child of a black mother and a white father, a reflection on the long term effects of institutionalised racism and, above all, a heartwarming declaration of love for Noah's mother. I love this book. It made me laugh out loud and cry (not "cry" like in "I felt a little bit sad". Actual, burning tears.), it shocked me and it educated me. It is smart, funny, occasionally sad, inspirational and entertaining.
Before I read this book, I liked Trevor Noah. I knew him as the smart and funny (and of course, very handsome) host of "The Daily Show" and I knew bits and pieces of his stand up which I also really enjoy.
Now, after reading his stories, I like him even more. Understanding the place he comes from more, he seems to be an even more remarkable person than before.
Yet the real hero of his story is his mother, who he describes as a very strong, independent, intelligent, determined, caring and courageous woman. As much as I admire Trevor Noah himself for what he does and how he does it, I am just in awe when I hear about his mother.
I got my hands on a signed edition and I could not be happier. This book is one of my favourites.
Before I read this book, I liked Trevor Noah. I knew him as the smart and funny (and of course, very handsome) host of "The Daily Show" and I knew bits and pieces of his stand up which I also really enjoy.
Now, after reading his stories, I like him even more. Understanding the place he comes from more, he seems to be an even more remarkable person than before.
Yet the real hero of his story is his mother, who he describes as a very strong, independent, intelligent, determined, caring and courageous woman. As much as I admire Trevor Noah himself for what he does and how he does it, I am just in awe when I hear about his mother.
I got my hands on a signed edition and I could not be happier. This book is one of my favourites.
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I liked this book. This book was tackled hard topics like apartheid, post-apartheid South Africa, racism/colorism, poverty, and domestic abuse in a really informative and impactful way, while still keeping a lot of humor and heart in it. It's not all super depressing stuff.
A lot of the African books I've read lately don't really provide much context (I had to try figure out cultural stuff by myself from the other stuff going on and just accept that things will go over my head). This book was kind of an interesting change of pace because Trevor Noah assumes you know very little and explains things for an outside audience. (I don't think one style is better than the other by the way, it's just a difference that I noticed.)
A lot of the African books I've read lately don't really provide much context (I had to try figure out cultural stuff by myself from the other stuff going on and just accept that things will go over my head). This book was kind of an interesting change of pace because Trevor Noah assumes you know very little and explains things for an outside audience. (I don't think one style is better than the other by the way, it's just a difference that I noticed.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Genocide, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: Rape, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts
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This was about how you'd imagine reading stories from the childhood of a renowned comedian would be. It's funny at times, reflective at times, and straight up traumatic at times. Overall, a nice read. But prepare to read it in chunks because the stories are bit disjointed and the book doesn't flow well as a cohesive story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia
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