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A Goodreads user asked this question about Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood:
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?
Adrian It absolutely should not be included in your church library! The book has profanity and other obscene language throughout. There were even times he wo…moreIt absolutely should not be included in your church library! The book has profanity and other obscene language throughout. There were even times he would curse and mention Jesus in the same sentence!

I normally can listen to my audiobooks when my kids are in the car...not this one. It's disappointing because the stories would have been just as compelling without it. Also, his story and insight into the life of South Africa in the '90s may not be shared to a wider audience because of this. For example: your church library and my kids. (less)
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Born a Crime
by Trevor Noah
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