Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is a Must-Read, Here's Why

Today the crew discusses Trevor Noah’s autobiography Born a Crime.

Born a Crime is a memoir by Trevor Noah that covers his experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa. The book is described as heartfelt, funny, and heartbreaking. It covers the dangerous situations Noah faced as the child of a Black Xhosa woman and a white Swiss man in a country that forbade interracial unions. Some say the book is essential reading because it makes the injustice of apartheid and the fallacy of racism more accessible and easier to understand.

It ultimately tells a story of what was with the imperfect yet human dream of what is to come. Run and don’t walk to read this one.

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What People Are Saying?

The book transplants you into the fractured society of South Africa.

Beyond that, it allows you to understand why good people do bad things. All while encouraging a spirit of empathy and understanding, a message that’s very potent in today’s climate.

Refer to this Syracuse Perspective.

For much of his childhood and teenage years, Trevor felt like an outsider. And somehow, we all ended up as outsiders.

Other reviews of Born a Crime:

Heartfelt: The book is heartfelt. Noah shares his experiences in a way that only he could.
Funny: The book is funny, but not a comedy. It’s therapeutic trauma painted with heart, gratitude, and joy.
Observations: It offers acute observations of South African culture. The book layers the daily courage and perseverance of the people.
Relationships: Noah’s relationship with his mother displays genuine respect and adoration. His relationship with his spiritual side reflects the struggle of youth. And finally, his relationships throughout his life, show how impactful people are. These imprints texture who we will become.
Freeing: It unshackles empathy. There is remorse for what we all did, or presumably had to do to survive and how much of it means when we look back and forgive. The book also talks about carrying anger which is likely why Noah’s funny is not just funny.

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