History reveals a lot about human nature, and his recollections of South Africa expose the flaws of systemic racism while reminding us of prejudices and biases still present today. Noah uses his life and his biracial background to add poignancy to both a personal memoir and a look at social constructs. He is able to recount tales using a wide variety of voices and accents to add authenticity, comedy, and heart to his stories this impressive skill led to his winning an Audie Award for Best Male Narrator.īorn a Crime is a story that will touch and uplift listeners-especially those who have struggled with feeling like an outsider or not fitting into any one particular box. His conversational tone is inviting and relatable, while his humour and comedic timing are impeccable. Noah brings a personal touch to this audiobook with style and grace. Memoirs tend to hit more powerfully when they are read by their author, and Born a Crime is no exception. Listeners will love the chance to take a peek back into his early years and the formative experiences that have made this infamous comedian the man he is today. Noah doesn’t hold anything back, and dives into anecdotes and recollections of his past that are at once deeply personal and universally relatable. Beyond recounting his own turbulent childhood, Noah’s memoir reflects the larger picture of a country and culture fraught with pain, separation, and corruption. In this audiobook, Trevor Noah, award-winning host of The Daily Show, tells the story of his life, starting with his being conceived by a white father and Black mother in a South Africa ruled by apartheid. Alienated, separated, and every bit an individual, Trevor Noah explains what it means to be Born a Crime. Never quite belonging, and never fitting into one place or one race.
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