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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.

Mentioned by

Rosalaura López

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Adam Tobin

as an autobiography he found amazing.

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Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

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

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as

Trevor Noah

's bestselling memoir.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as

Trevor Noah

's bestselling memoir.

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Mentioned by

Amber Minogue

as a great book for kids to read, talking about Apartheid South Africa.

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Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

as a source of a quote about regret.

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Mentioned by

Trevor Noah

as a book he wrote about his life in South Africa.

Recommended by

Dinah Davis

for its compelling narrative and powerful storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Noah Kagan

as a well-written book.

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Mentioned by

Louis Theroux

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

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Mentioned by

Carolyn Dewar

as a book that puts you in a different mindset about diverse upbringings.

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Recommended by

Matthew Dicks

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

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Recommended by

Daniel Pink

as a gripping and insightful book for high school students.

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Mentioned by Thomas;

John Law

expresses his deep love for the book and says it would be on his list of recommended shares.

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Mentioned by

Mark Suster

as a book detailing apartheid in South Africa.

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Mentioned by

Tonya Brown

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

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Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

as an autobiography written by Trevor Noah.

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Mencionado por

Rosalaura López

al comparar su autobiografía con la de Bill Gates.

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