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# 4.6/5 from 103K+ reviews Authentic South African apartheid insight Top #1 African History Bestseller BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD

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## Summary

> 📖 Dive into the story that’s rewriting history with humor and heart!

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- **What is this?** BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD
- **How much does it cost?** € 10.64 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Humor Meets Hardship:** A masterclass in turning adversity into laughter—perfect for professionals craving meaningful yet entertaining reads.
- • **Powerful Mother-Son Bond:** Discover the fierce love and humor that shaped Noah’s journey, inspiring millennial leaders balancing grit and grace.
- • **Authentic, Raw Storytelling:** Trevor Noah’s candid, witty childhood tales break barriers and spark empathy like no other memoir.
- • **Cultural & Historical Depth:** Experience apartheid-era South Africa through the eyes of a mixed-race child navigating identity and resilience.
- • **Unrivaled Bestseller Status:** Ranked #1 in African History and top 30 in Humour—join the global conversation everyone’s reading.

## Overview

BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD is Trevor Noah’s critically acclaimed memoir, blending sharp wit and poignant insight to reveal life under apartheid. With over 100,000 rave reviews and top rankings in African History and Humour, this book offers a unique, deeply personal perspective on race, identity, and resilience, anchored by the unforgettable bond between Noah and his mother.

## Description

BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD : Noah, Trevor: desertcart.in: Books

Review: You will wonder how this kid got there.... - This book engages the reader heads on, just as Trevor Noah does as the host of the popular “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central in the US. Trevor Noah was born in the apartheid regime and grew up during the transition years of South Africa to a rainbow nation as we know it today. The stories in the book are of his childhood and early youth. From the stories one gets an insight into the practical working of the apartheid and how it affected the life of people who did not ‘belong’, like Trevor Noah who was born to a Xhosa mother and a Swiss German Father. Through his stories he brings out how colour and language became tools of separating people during the apartheid. Noah also shows through amusing and enterprising personal anecdotes how these very tools could be used to overcome the very barriers of apartheid set to create. The stories Trevor Noah tells of his life are intense, colourful and humorous. At times he comes out smartly at times he is the silent accomplice who watches his friends get caught. There are many situations he unwittingly gets into and some because he cannot resist the temptation of his mischievous mind. At times he reminds of Tom Sawyer. Even though he had to struggle with poverty and suffer due to his mixed colour he comes across with clarity and humor. His writing is direct and peppered with nuggets of wit and turn of phrase. The bond between feisty Noah and his independent and self made mother is the most forceful aspect in almost all stories. Despite his mother’s discipline and severity; his angst and rebelliousness the two share an enduring and touching relationship. The book is a collection of stories not a chronological biography, at times the switch between childhood and youth can be confusing and also leads to some repetition. However, it gives the author more liberty in bringing out various facets of his life of a mixed child in apartheid ridden South Africa. It would have been fascinating to know how of Trevor Noah's journey to US and the successful position he is in today. Maybe, that is for another book. For now we have this readable, lovely and humorous book.
Review: Born a crime - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A truly wonderful book! I didn’t expect to finish it so soon. Trevor Noah shares his story with great humour and honesty, even in difficult times. The best part is his strong bond with his mother, full of love, courage, and laughter.

## 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 | #5,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in African History (Books) #28 in Humour (Books) #169 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 103,379 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You will wonder how this kid got there....
*by A***A on 28 January 2018*

This book engages the reader heads on, just as Trevor Noah does as the host of the popular “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central in the US. Trevor Noah was born in the apartheid regime and grew up during the transition years of South Africa to a rainbow nation as we know it today. The stories in the book are of his childhood and early youth. From the stories one gets an insight into the practical working of the apartheid and how it affected the life of people who did not ‘belong’, like Trevor Noah who was born to a Xhosa mother and a Swiss German Father. Through his stories he brings out how colour and language became tools of separating people during the apartheid. Noah also shows through amusing and enterprising personal anecdotes how these very tools could be used to overcome the very barriers of apartheid set to create. The stories Trevor Noah tells of his life are intense, colourful and humorous. At times he comes out smartly at times he is the silent accomplice who watches his friends get caught. There are many situations he unwittingly gets into and some because he cannot resist the temptation of his mischievous mind. At times he reminds of Tom Sawyer. Even though he had to struggle with poverty and suffer due to his mixed colour he comes across with clarity and humor. His writing is direct and peppered with nuggets of wit and turn of phrase. The bond between feisty Noah and his independent and self made mother is the most forceful aspect in almost all stories. Despite his mother’s discipline and severity; his angst and rebelliousness the two share an enduring and touching relationship. The book is a collection of stories not a chronological biography, at times the switch between childhood and youth can be confusing and also leads to some repetition. However, it gives the author more liberty in bringing out various facets of his life of a mixed child in apartheid ridden South Africa. It would have been fascinating to know how of Trevor Noah's journey to US and the successful position he is in today. Maybe, that is for another book. For now we have this readable, lovely and humorous book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Born a crime - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*by Y***H on 4 November 2025*

A truly wonderful book! I didn’t expect to finish it so soon. Trevor Noah shares his story with great humour and honesty, even in difficult times. The best part is his strong bond with his mother, full of love, courage, and laughter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting but lot of profanity
*by S***A on 30 October 2025*

Very interesting and insightful of what horrific life was inflicted under apartheid in south africa. Humourous but also too much profanity which I find abhorent

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