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Summary, Analysis, and Review of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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Summary

Please note: This is a key takeaway and analysis of the audiobook and not the original book.

Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood includes a summary of the audiobook, review, analysis & key takeaways, and detailed "About the Author" section. 

Preview: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood is television star Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up as a mixed-race child - first under apartheid, and then in its wake. Part tribute to his mother, part indictment of his White oppressors, this coming-of-age story paints a vibrant picture of Johannesburg in the 1980s and '90s, and beyond. 

Born to a Black mother and a White father in 1984, Noah and his family navigated many unusual challenges, on top of the usual hardships faced by Black families in that time and place. Noah's parents, an African woman and a Swiss man, had an unusual relationship. They never married, and Noah isn't sure to what degree they were even romantically involved. (They were, at the very least, good friends). His mother was keen to have a child, and his father was to be a glorified sperm donor. But after Noah was born, his father decided that he wanted to be meaningfully involved in his life. 

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  • Flair
  • 12-02-19

never get bored

I loved everything about this book. We lived in down town Capetown for several years and observed everything stated in this book . Great story and great story telling. from the beginning to End never get bored.Thank you

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  • Collingwood
  • 10-02-19

Nice book

What a gripping, amazing story about life in South Africa. Opened my eyes to so many things. I really enjoyed it . Narration was really a plus point for this Audio.

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  • Taylor
  • 13-02-19

Solid summary

Loved hearing about his upbringing in a different culture and different world. Enjoyed most of the book and narration. The stories are fascinating. Descriptions of life as a colored person in both Apartheid and post-Apartheid South Africa are illuminating. And enriching.
But ultimately its satisfying listen.

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  • Antonio
  • 12-02-19

Exceptional Summary

This is exceptional Summary. If you have the patience, listen to it as an audiobook. Otherwise, consider reading it. He's a smart guy, a good writer, and an astute observer of humanity, government, politics, and relationships. Insightful, witty, and entertaining, I recommend it. try try

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  • Shamm Chaan
  • 11-02-19

I can understand why Trevor wrote this book

I can understand why Trevor wrote this book, it would have been wonderfully cathartic in order to deal with his abusive childhood. I recommend that anyone who wants some close insight into the lives of South Africans listen to this summary and read the book.

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  • Sewag
  • 11-02-19

Suffering that living in South Africa

Trevor definitely lived an interesting life, typical of non white people in South Africa at the time. I expected when I read this book, but it falls short, that's what summary is all about I would guess that it would very difficult to turn some of his life events into humor ..

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  • Jatt Y. Shamm
  • 11-02-19

Overall a good summary

Naughty boys are naughty boys all over the world. I may go back and try to listen again as I would like to know how he became the person he is today. I think if all the best parts were pulled and put into a movie it would flow much better. Yes, I would go see it.

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  • Norrington
  • 11-02-19

Trevor's story is interesting

I am glad Trevor Noah has achieved success. His early years and the influence his mother had on him. She must have been quite an interesting and strong character. Summary is short and perfect..

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  • Lynn
  • 10-02-19

Great book

I believe that the history of the country was great,I may go back and try to listen again as I would like to know how he became the person he is today. Trevor started out with great descriptions of where he grew up then it just turned into a what he did story about himself. His observations on race in South Africa and the world over are insightful.

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  • jaddu
  • 10-02-19

wonderful book

I understand that this was the life Trevor was used to and that’s normal to him but I would have enjoyed it more if he had left some of that out. He is a hero to come out of all of that and to make an amazing life for himself. Sometimes people do the wrong thing just because they don't care and the fault lies with them and not with the policy there're under.

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