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Biography & Memoir· South Africa

Born a Crime

by Trevor Noah
Aggregate Editorial Score48/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2016304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 2016. Noah, the son of a Black South African woman and a white Swiss man—making his birth literally a crime under apartheid—recounts his childhood in the townships with wit, warmth, and political clarity. One of the finest memoirs of its decade. Themes of apartheid, South Africa, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2016.

Book Details

AuthorTrevor Noah
Published2016
Country of Origin🇿🇦 South Africa
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780399588174
Editorial Score48/100
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✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇿🇦 South Africa

This book is part of South Africa's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201619
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born a Crime about?

Noah, the son of a Black South African woman and a white Swiss man—making his birth literally a crime under apartheid—recounts his childhood in the townships with wit, warmth, and political clarity. One of the finest memoirs of its decade.

Who wrote Born a Crime?

Born a Crime was written by Trevor Noah, from South Africa. First published in 2016.

What awards has Born a Crime won?

Born a Crime has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2016.

Is Born a Crime worth reading?

Born a Crime is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in apartheid, South Africa, identity.

Where can I buy Born a Crime?

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What category is Born a Crime?

Born a Crime is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is Born a Crime from?

Born a Crime originates from South Africa's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Africa on our country page.

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