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?
Annie Mac I think it would be an excellent choice for a church library. As others have said, Noah's mother's religious belief was a key part of his upbringing, …moreI think it would be an excellent choice for a church library. As others have said, Noah's mother's religious belief was a key part of his upbringing, and while he doesn't appear to share the depth of her religious beliefs, her unwavering belief that religion expressly upholds equality for all races informed his childhood.(less)
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