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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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Mike Maughan as one of his favorite books, discussing the infantilization of singlehood.
Mike Maughan as one of his favorite books, discussing the infantilization of singlehood.
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Mentioned by Adam Tobin as an amazing audiobook that showcases his present and authentic communication style.
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106. Rethinks: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment Communication
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Matthew Dicks for its humorous and vulnerable storytelling that provides insight into South African culture and apartheid.
Matthew Dicks for its humorous and vulnerable storytelling that provides insight into South African culture and apartheid.
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Mentioned by Tonya Brown while discussing Trevor Noah's commentary on the impact of forced Christianization.
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David Lawee as a book he read this summer, appreciating its timeliness and insight into South African life.
David Lawee as a book he read this summer, appreciating its timeliness and insight into South African life.
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Ian Haney López for its clear explanation of racism as a divide-and-conquer strategy.
Ian Haney López for its clear explanation of racism as a divide-and-conquer strategy.
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Mentioned as the author's New York Times bestseller book.
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