The Straight-to-the-Point “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah Review

In the captivating memoir “Born a Crime,” Trevor Noah shares his extraordinary journey of growing up as a mixed-race child in apartheid South Africa, navigating the complexities of race, identity, and survival with humor and resilience.

Trevor Noah in his school uniform.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is a poignant and humorous memoir that delves into the author’s childhood experiences of growing up in South Africa during the apartheid era.

Noah, who was born to a black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss father, was considered a crime simply by existing due to the laws prohibiting interracial relationships.

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Through a series of anecdotes, Noah takes readers on a captivating journey as he reflects on the challenges, absurdities, and triumphs of his unconventional upbringing.

The book begins with Noah’s birth, which was a secret affair due to the illegal nature of his parents’ relationship…