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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
Very good read
I bought this book based on a YouTube clip I saw of Trevor Noah interviewing Kelly Anne Conway. I instantly understood his ability to be an effective communicator. That caused me to buy the book. I'm glad I did. Very good book.
I bought this book based on a YouTube clip I saw of Trevor Noah interviewing Kelly Anne Conway. I instantly understood his ability to be an effective communicator. That caused me to buy the book. I'm glad I did. Very good book.
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
I loved how he talked about a big important subject with such ease. Thought in the end I think I liked the books language but I became very angry and upset about the story, and that this is a real story made me irritated and mad at the system back then and still now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Slavery
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism
4 stars feels a bit generous, but this was a very enjoyable, readable, and interesting book. it was super interesting to get a first hand account of growing up in south africa both before and after apartheid, especially from his perspective of being half white and half black. parts were certainly funny, as well as heart-breaking, though he clearly was never telling a story solely for the sake of gaining pity. it was clear that he was simply conveying facts as they happened, and he obviously has a can-do attitude. i def admire his conviction/ability/recognition of luck involved to get himself out of a bad situation and onto something better, it's very impressive when you consider how far he's come. i also liked that he recognized the ways in which his lighter coloring afforded him certain privileges, and as a child he didn't shy away from that; as most children wouldn't. i liked the book enough that i want to start watching more of his show.
my only 2 complaints are:
1. i didn't love that the book was not in chronological order. i didn't help the story in any way, and sometimes made it hard to follow exactly what part of his upbringing he was talking about
2. i'm all for making the text sound like the way someone speaks, but it's annoying to read the word "like" when it's unnecessary
my only 2 complaints are:
1. i didn't love that the book was not in chronological order. i didn't help the story in any way, and sometimes made it hard to follow exactly what part of his upbringing he was talking about
2. i'm all for making the text sound like the way someone speaks, but it's annoying to read the word "like" when it's unnecessary
funny
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inspiring
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adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Definitely living up to the high expectations I had and going well beyond them. Trevor Noah is an excellent story teller and his still young life could easily justify a long collection of books. Truly inspirational.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
It’s always nice grabbing a new perspective from a memoir - Trevor Noah delivered a well rounded story giving access to his highs and lows in life. A reflective journey that added layers to my existing respect for him.
Listening to Trevor recount his life growing up in South Africa during apartheid was truly fascinating, harrowing and amusing at the same time, all whilst being a touching, well-written tribute to his mother.
Honestly, even though it’s just “another celeb memoir” I’d call this a required read, if for nothing but getting a first-hand glimpse of life as a mixed-race person during one of the most abhorrent periods in recent memory, being quite literally born a crime.
Honestly, even though it’s just “another celeb memoir” I’d call this a required read, if for nothing but getting a first-hand glimpse of life as a mixed-race person during one of the most abhorrent periods in recent memory, being quite literally born a crime.