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title: "Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood"
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# 4.8/5 from 10,621 readers Deep dive into apartheid-era South Africa Top #1 Historical Biography Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood

**Price:** 90.93 DT
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the untold story behind the laughter and history

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- **What is this?** Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
- **How much does it cost?** 90.93 DT with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Insight:** Authentic perspective on race, identity, and politics
- • **Global Bestseller:** Ranked #628 overall and #1 in Historical Biographies
- • **Engaging & Relatable:** Trevor Noah’s sharp wit turns tough realities into compelling tales
- • **Unforgettable Memoir:** Eighteen personal stories blending humor and heart
- • **Award-Winning Narrative:** Winner of the prestigious Thurber Prize for American Humor

## Overview

Born A Crime is Trevor Noah’s critically acclaimed memoir, offering a powerful, humorous, and deeply personal look at growing up mixed-race during apartheid South Africa. With 18 vivid stories, this #1 Historical Biography bestseller combines sharp social commentary with heartfelt moments, making it a must-read for anyone seeking insight into identity, resilience, and the human spirit.

## Description

Winner Of The Thurber Prizethe Compelling, Inspiring, Often Comic Coming-Of-Age Story Of Trevor Noah, Set During The Twilight Of Apartheid And The Tumultuous Days Of Freedom That Followed.One Of The Comedy World'S Brightest New Voices, Trevor Noah Is A Light-Footed But Sharp-Minded Observer Of The Absurdities Of Politics, Race And Identity, Sharing Jokes And Insights Drawn From The Wealth Of Experience Acquired In His Relatively Young Life. As Host Of The Us Hit Show The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, He Provides Viewers Around The Globe With Their Nightly Dose Of Biting Satire, But Here Noah Turns His Focus Inward, Giving Readers A Deeply Personal, Heartfelt And Humorous Look At The World That Shaped Him. Noah Was Born A Crime, Son Of A White Swiss Father And A Black Xhosa Mother, At A Time When Such A Union Was Punishable By Five Years In Prison. Living Proof Of His Parents' Indiscretion, Trevor Was Kept Mostly Indoors For The First Years Of His Life, Bound By The Extreme And Often Absurd Measures His Mother Took To Hide Him From A Government That Could, At Any Moment, Take Him Away.A Collection Of Eighteen Personal Stories, Born A Crime Tells The Story Of A Mischievous Young Boy Growing Into A Restless Young Man As He Struggles To Find His Place In A World Where He Was Never Supposed To Exist. Born A Crime Is Equally The Story Of That Young Man'S Fearless, Rebellious And Fervently Religious Mother - A Woman Determined To Save Her Son From The Cycle Of Poverty, Violence And Abuse That Ultimately Threatens Her Own Life.Whether Subsisting On Caterpillars For Dinner During Hard Times, Being Thrown From A Moving Car During An Attempted Kidnapping, Or Just Trying To Survive The Life-And-Death Pitfalls Of Dating In High School, Noah Illuminates His Curious World With An Incisive Wit And An Unflinching Honesty. His Stories Weave Together To Form A Personal Portrait Of An Unlikely Childhood In A Dangerous Time, As Moving And Unforgettable As The Very Best Memoirs And As Funny As Noah'S Own Hilarious Stand-Up. Born A Crime Is A Must Read.

Review: Great book I really enjoyed reading - Trevor knows how to depict sad situations with comedy. Most of the stories told really resonate with the typical African society. Values are instilled in children at an early age. Trevor did you finally meet Zaheera again?
Review: Good - Good one

## Features

- Book - born a crime: stories from a south african childhood
- Language: english
- It is made up of premium quality material.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #628 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Biographies #2 in History of Africa #2 in Biographies of Authors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 10,621 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book I really enjoyed reading
*by K***O on 29 June 2020*

Trevor knows how to depict sad situations with comedy. Most of the stories told really resonate with the typical African society. Values are instilled in children at an early age. Trevor did you finally meet Zaheera again?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by M***. on 5 November 2024*

Good one

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hilarious
*by R***T on 29 January 2022*

Reqlly a good read. I didn't want it to end.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-17*