Comment

Born a Crime

Stories From a South African Childhood
Community comment are the opinions of contributing users. These comment do not represent the opinions of Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
Sep 21, 2020Cidherman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well written, fascinating book . I feel enriched for having read it. Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020 I was not familiar with Trevor Noah prior to cracking his memoir, BORN A CRIME. I can tell you, that it in no way diminished my enjoyment of his book, or my appreciation of him, for allowing a glimpse into a world that was completely foreign to me. It is a great story and touches on so many relevant aspects of humans and our social constraints and boundaries. Noah was born in South Africa near the end of Apartheid. He grew up in a part of that world, in circumstances that I could never have known or understood, without him having so generously shared it, by telling his story. If you want to make your life richer and fuller by understanding racism, crime, poverty, education, politics, and feminism and abuse in ways you've never looked at them before, BORN A CRIME is your ticket to see the world through someone elses eyes. This is a great book and a opportunity for readers to experience life in a time and place that is completely different from how most of us grew up. Well written, fascinating book. I feel enriched for having read it!