Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
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Highest-rated new book of 2016 by Audible customers
Winner: Audible’s Best of 2016 – Celebrity Memoirs
In this award-winning Audible Studios production, Trevor Noah tells his wild coming-of-age tale during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a story that begins with his mother throwing him from a moving van to save him from a potentially fatal dispute with gangsters, then follows the budding comedian’s path to self-discovery through episodes both poignant and comical. Noah’s virtuoso embodiment of all the characters from his childhood, and his ability to perform accents and dialects effortlessly in English, Xhosa, and Zulu, garnered the Audie Award for Best Male Narrator in 2018. Nevertheless, Noah’s devoted and uncompromising mother—as voiced by her son—steals the show.
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Customers find the story interesting and riveting. They find the book insightful, inspiring, and poignant. Readers appreciate the humor and balance between comedy and tragedy. The writing quality is described as well-written and easy to read. Many feel the book explores themes of sadness and trauma with empathy. The personalities and comedic style of the author are also praised.
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