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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Born a Crime
Book • 2016
Born a Crime is an autobiographical comedy book that recounts Trevor Noah's experiences growing up in South Africa during the apartheid era.
The book explores themes of race, culture, and identity as Noah navigates his mixed heritage in a society where interracial relationships were illegal.
It also delves into his family life, including his mother's resilience and his stepfather's abuse, providing a powerful narrative about resilience and identity.
The book explores themes of race, culture, and identity as Noah navigates his mixed heritage in a society where interracial relationships were illegal.
It also delves into his family life, including his mother's resilience and his stepfather's abuse, providing a powerful narrative about resilience and identity.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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as an autobiography he found amazing.

Adam Tobin

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as a brilliant book reflecting on human experiences shaping one's life.


Jay Shetty

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as 

's bestselling memoir.


Adam Grant


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Trevor Noah on the importance of context
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as one of his favorite books, discussing the infantilization of singlehood.


Mike Maughan

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as an amazing audiobook that showcases his present and authentic communication style.

Adam Tobin

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as 

's bestselling memoir.


Adam Grant


Trevor Noah

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Trevor Noah on the importance of context
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as a book he wrote about his life in South Africa.


Trevor Noah

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"Trevor Noah"
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as a source of a quote about regret.


Mike Maughan

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152. What’s the Worst Kind of Regret?
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for its compelling narrative and powerful storytelling.

Dinah Davis

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as a well-written book.

Noah Kagan

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as a memoir about his upbringing during Apartheid in South Africa.

Louis Theroux

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as a gripping and insightful book for high school students.


Daniel Pink

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for its humorous and vulnerable storytelling that provides insight into South African culture and apartheid.


Matthew Dicks

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as a book detailing apartheid in South Africa.

Mark Suster

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while discussing Trevor Noah's commentary on the impact of forced Christianization.

Tonya Brown

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al comparar su autobiografía con la de Bill Gates.

Rosalaura López

52. Bill Gates: Su infancia, Microsoft, Melinda y la fundación Gates.
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as an autobiography written by Trevor Noah.


Steve Levitt

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as a favorite book, focusing on Trevor Noah's experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa.

Ravi Viswanathan

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