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Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
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#1 New York Times Bestseller The Compelling, Inspiring, And Comically Sublime Story Of One Mans Comingofage, Set During The Twilight Of Apartheid And The Tumultuous Days Of Freedom That Followednamed One Of The Best Books Of The Year Bymichiko Kakutani, New York Times Newsday Esquire Npr Booklisttrevor Noahs Unlikely Path From Apartheid South Africa To The Desk Of The Daily Show Began With A Criminal Act: His Birth. Trevor Was Born To 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 Earliest 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, Steal Him Away. Finally Liberated By The End Of South Africas Tyrannical White Rule, Trevor And His Mother Set Forth On A Grand Adventure, Living Openly And Freely And Embracing The Opportunities Won By A Centurieslong Struggle.Born A Crime Is The Story Of A Mischievous Young Boy Who Grows Into A Restless Young Man As He Struggles To Find Himself In A World Where He Was Never Supposed To Exist. It Is Also The Story Of That Young Mans Relationship With His Fearless, Rebellious, And Fervently Religious Motherhis Teammate, A Woman Determined To Save Her Son From The Cycle Of Poverty, Violence, And Abuse That Would Ultimately Threaten Her Own Life.The Stories Collected Here Are By Turns Hilarious, Dramatic, And Deeply Affecting. 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 Lifeanddeath Pitfalls Of Dating In High School, Trevor Illuminates His Curious World With An Incisive Wit And Unflinching Honesty. His Stories Weave Together To Form A Moving And Searingly Funny Portrait Of A Boy Making His Way Through A Damaged World In A Dangerous Time, Armed Only With A Keen Sense Of Humor And A Mothers Unconventional, Unconditional Love.Praise For Born A Crime[A] Compelling New Memoir . . . By Turns Alarming, Sad And Funny, [Trevor Noahs] Book Provides A Harrowing Look, Through The Prism Of Mr. Noahs Family, At Life In South Africa Under Apartheid. . . . Born A Crime Is Not Just An Unnerving Account Of Growing Up In South Africa Under Apartheid, But A Love Letter To The Authors Remarkable Mother.Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times[An] Unforgettable Memoir.Paradewhat Makes Born A Crime Such A Soulnourishing Pleasure, Even With All Its Darker Edges And Perilous Turns, Is Reading Noah Recount In Brisk, Warmly Conversational Prose How He Learned To Negotiate His Way Through The Bullying And Ostracism. . . . What Also Helped Was Having A Mother Like Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah. . . . Consider Born A Crime Another Such Gift To Herand An Enormous Gift To The Rest Of Us.Usa Today[Noah] Thrives With The Help Of His Astonishingly Fearless Mother. . . . Their Fierce Bond Makes This Story Soar.People
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- Q: How many pages does 'Born a Crime' have? A: This book has zero pages as it is an audio format.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Born a Crime'? A: The binding type is audio CD.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Born a Crime'? A: The author is Trevor Noah.
- Q: What age group is 'Born a Crime' suitable for? A: This book is suitable for older teens and adults due to its themes.
- Q: Is 'Born a Crime' suitable for young children? A: No, it contains mature themes and is not suitable for young children.
- Q: How long is the audio version of 'Born a Crime'? A: The audio version lasts approximately twelve hours.
- Q: How do I listen to 'Born a Crime'? A: You can listen by playing the audio CD on any compatible device.
- Q: Is there a digital version of 'Born a Crime'? A: Yes, digital versions are available for download on various platforms.
- Q: Does 'Born a Crime' have a specific reading level? A: It is recommended for readers at a high school level and above.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Born a Crime'? A: The book explores themes of identity, race, and family in apartheid South Africa.
- Q: How should I store the audio CD of 'Born a Crime'? A: Store the audio CD in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I return 'Born a Crime' if I don't like it? A: Yes, most retailers offer a return policy for unsatisfied customers.
- Q: What if the audio CD of 'Born a Crime' is damaged? A: Contact the retailer for a replacement or refund if the CD is damaged.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Born a Crime'? A: The genre is memoir and autobiography.
- Q: Are there any graphic content warnings for 'Born a Crime'? A: Yes, it contains descriptions of violence and sensitive topics related to apartheid.