Kathy answers “The book sounds intriguing. Is there...”

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?

Kathy I think it's questionable depending on how liberal your church library is. There is some swearing (not a lot but enough to turn off some people) and T…moreI think it's questionable depending on how liberal your church library is. There is some swearing (not a lot but enough to turn off some people) and Trevor is definitely not a true believer. However he has some interesting conversations about faith with his mother that are very genuine and thought provoking. It's also has a great experience of growing up in South Africa with religion being a huge bedrock of daily life.

I personally love this book. He raises some very interesting questions. I think it would be educational and insightful. (less)

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