It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: (YA edition)

In this young readers adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, Trevor Noah shares his remarkable story of growing up mixed race in South Africa under and after apartheid. Combining drama, comedy, and tragedy, Noah depicts the day-to-day trials that shaped him into a young man, overcoming staggering obstacles to create a promising future.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 04 April 2019
\n Publisher: John Murray Press
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Born a Crime is a young readers adaptation of Trevor Noah's bestselling adult memoir, sharing his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa under and after apartheid. Noah, host of The Daily Show, recounts his experiences of navigating a harsh life under a racist government, using his keen smarts and humor to overcome obstacles. The memoir blends drama, comedy, and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that shaped Noah into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunities, Noah overcame staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mother's unwavering love and indomitable will.

Born a Crime provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, and it will inspire and astound young readers looking to improve their own lives. Noah's resilience and determination are a testament to the power of perseverance and love in overcoming adversity.

\n Weight: 300g\n
Dimension: 136 x 214 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529318760\n \n