Reviews
Incisive, funny, and vivid, Trevor Noah's electrifying memoir sparkles with staggering true tales . . . and his candid and compassionate essays deepen our perception of the complexities of race, gender, and class
A gritty memoir . . . studded with insight and provocative social criticism . . . and brilliant storytelling and acute observations
A soul-nourishing pleasure... an enormous gift
An affecting memoir. . . and a love letter to his mother
Extraordinary . . . essential reading on every level. It's hard to imagine a finer job
Mind-blowing
Noah proves a gifted storyteller, deftly lacing his poignant tales with amusing irony
A memoir with heft... Astonishingly fearless... this story soars
Trevor Noah has a real story to tell -- and tells it well... A little scary, but trust me -- it's funny
Thoughtful, observant and empathetic...warm and human
Powerful and unique
A book to read now
Humble, candid and funny
Essential reading... Engaging, fast-paced and vivid, leavened with insight and wit . . . Born a Crime does more to expose apartheid - its legacy, its pettiness, its small-minded stupidity and its damage - than any other recent history book or academic text
Compelling . . . By turns alarming, sad, and funny, Born a Crime is not just an unnerving account of growing up in South Africa under apartheid, but a love letter to Trevor Noah's remarkable mother
Treats what could be a dark topic with humour and light
Witty and brilliant...You'd be hard-pressed to find a better origin story
Trevor 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
A brilliant memoir, bonding and hilarious... Fantastic