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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Trevor Noah

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

South Africa • 1980s-2000s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime chronicles Trevor Noah's experiences growing up in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa as the mixed-race child of a Black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss German father. The memoir blends humorous anecdotes with serious themes of racism, identity crises, and domestic violence, depicting Noah's journey from a boy navigating racial prejudices to a young adult seeking to break free from the cycles of crime and violence.

Humorous

Informative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspiring

Reviews & Readership

4.6

11,954 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Trevor Noah's It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime is praised for its engaging storytelling and humor while tackling serious issues of apartheid in South Africa. Reviewers appreciate Noah's nuanced perspective on race and identity. However, some critics feel the transitions between anecdotes can be abrupt. Overall, it's an inspiring and informative read suitable for teens and adults alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime?

Ideal for those captivated by personal stories of resilience and humor, It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime appeals to fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Readers who appreciate insightful, yet entertaining narratives about overcoming adversity and navigating cultural complexities will enjoy this memoir.

4.6

11,954 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

South Africa • 1980s-2000s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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