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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? More than one million copies sold! A ?brilliant? (Lupita Nyong?o, Time), ?poignant? (Entertainment Weekly), ?soulnourishing? (USA Today) memoir about coming of age during the twilight of apartheid?Noah?s childhood stories are told with all the hilarity and intellect that characterizes his comedy, while illuminating a dark and brutal period in South Africa?s history that must never be forgotten.?EsquireWinner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor and an NAACP Image Award ? Named one of the best books of the year by The New York Time, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Esquire, Newsday, and BooklistTrevor Noah?s 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 Africa?s 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 man?s 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 mother?s unconventional, unconditional love.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' explores the themes of identity, race, and resilience, focusing on Trevor Noah's experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Born a Crime'? A: The author of 'Born a Crime' is Trevor Noah, a South African comedian and host of 'The Daily Show'.
- Q: Is 'Born a Crime' suitable for young readers? A: 'Born a Crime' discusses mature themes and includes some intense experiences, so it is generally recommended for older teens and adults.
- Q: What type of book is 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' is a memoir that recounts Trevor Noah's childhood and his experiences growing up during the apartheid era in South Africa.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' has approximately 304 pages in its hardcover edition.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: What edition of 'Born a Crime' is available? A: The available edition of 'Born a Crime' is the later print edition.
- Q: What are some notable accolades of 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' is a #1 New York Times bestseller, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, and an NAACP Image Award.
- Q: Does 'Born a Crime' have illustrations or photos? A: 'Born a Crime' does not contain illustrations or photos; it is primarily text-based.
- Q: What binding type is 'Born a Crime'? A: 'Born a Crime' is available in hardcover binding.