Questions About Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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The book sounds intriguing. Is there anything in it that might make it inappropriate for a mainline church library that does not limit itself to books on religion?

Angelique alberty Don't let swearing be the reason why you won't read this book. His story is uplifting and full of wisdom and history. Don't deny yourself this book. …moreDon't let swearing be the reason why you won't read this book. His story is uplifting and full of wisdom and history. Don't deny yourself this book. (less)

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Where are they now, Trevor's mother, Robert, Andrew, Isaac?

Marci Wu I especially want to know whatever happened to his partner in crime, Teddy, the one who was with Trevor as they stole chocolates from the shopping mal…moreI especially want to know whatever happened to his partner in crime, Teddy, the one who was with Trevor as they stole chocolates from the shopping mall. Did they reconnect? That chapter seemed to be a bit cut short to me.(less)

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What happened to Tommy who got expelled from school for shoplifting chocolates? Tommy kept Noah's participation as his accomplice a secret, but Noah was so concerned about getting caught, we don't find out what ultimately happened to his best friend. Did they stay in touch after that? Inquiring minds want to know!

Patricia Heard Trevor explain on a TV program that he’d lost contact with his friend for years. Then, when going to an Audi dealership to get a problem fixed,,…moreHeard Trevor explain on a TV program that he’d lost contact with his friend for years. Then, when going to an Audi dealership to get a problem fixed,,the friend was the mechanic called upon. Immmediately, they recognized one another and reconnected. (less)

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How did Trevor Noah get into comedy?

Sara I think he didn't talk much about it in his book because it's in his documentary on Netflix. It's called "You Laugh But It's True" or something like t…moreI think he didn't talk much about it in his book because it's in his documentary on Netflix. It's called "You Laugh But It's True" or something like that. It is about him but also focuses on comedy in South Africa in general and after the apartheid. It's filmed around the time his mother was shot as well.(less)

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"If you’re Native American and you pray to the wolves, you’re a savage. If you’re African and you pray to your ancestors, you’re a primitive. But when white people pray to a guy who turns water into wine, well, that’s just common sense.” explanation?

McKenzie Banks In my interpretation of this quote, I think Trevor's trying to point out how the Christian colonizers found other religions savage and outlandish even…moreIn my interpretation of this quote, I think Trevor's trying to point out how the Christian colonizers found other religions savage and outlandish even though the things they believe in are just as magical and that's seen as common sense to them.(less)

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