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Jan 01, 2017
Amy Lafleur Meyers
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it was amazing
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Eye-opening memoir about growing up in South Africa under apartheid. Trevor Noah, current host of the Daily Show, describes how he was born half white and half black, "born a crime" as relationships were forbidden between black and white people of South Africa during the years of apartheid. His existence was thus proof of a crime committed. We get lots of insight in Noah's early life, which is sobering but has Noah's signature humor (which is offensive at times), injected at times. I read the bo
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Honestly, I've never watched Trevor Noah on TV. I read this book because it was recommended to me as a survivor's story. It is a gripping coming-of-age story, a history lesson, an unblinking look at racism. The fact that Noah is now on TV is not relevant to this book at all. His childhood and teen years were affected by a dysfunctional society and a loving mother in ways that Americans will never experience.
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Listened to the audio book read by Trevor Noah. So interesting to hear about his childhood in his own voice. Amazing story!
Listened the the audiobook on Libby.
One of the best memoirs I have read in a long time. I highly recommend listening to it. Trevor is an amazing narrator. His story is incredible. Highly recommended!!
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Becky
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Emily Kleykamp
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Grace
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