Trevor Noah – Cannonball Read 17

“Language, even more than color, defines who you are to people.”

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

December 30, 2023 by Sophia Leave a Comment

I read Born a Crime (2016) by Trevor Noah back in 2017, and it was one of my favorite books of the year. I was already impressed by Noah from watching him on The Daily Show, but I had no idea what his early life was like. I am also impressed by Noah’s ability to see both sides of an issue and understand other points of view. I rarely reread books, but I’d heard that Trevor Noah did a very good job reading his audiobook, and I […]

A Leader of the Social Commentariat

Born A Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

April 11, 2020 by Sidewriter Leave a Comment

Trevor Noah: Comedian? Cultural Critic? Damn fine storyteller? A leader of the social commentariat? Yes. What really shines in this book is Noah’s skill at structuring a story so that the suspense is consistently taut. Even with the few stories I didn’t like, I could. not. wait. to hear what would happen next. That made this listen very enjoyable, and one I heartily recommend. I also recommend it for Noah’s uncanny ability to treat heavy, complex subjects with a light simplicity and to infuse them […]

The past is not dead, the past is not even past.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

March 9, 2020 by octothorp 1 Comment

Boy was it weird checking off that trio of categories: history, biography, and comedy for a book that opens with Trevor Noah being thrown out of a moving car by his mother to save his life, but they’re all accurate. This is hilarious – Trevor Noah didn’t get the Daily Show for no reason, – and he pokes fun at the absurdities of racism while acknowledging their damage. Discussing a childhood in Apartheid South Africa, race is obviously going to factor in, but he draws […]

The Importance Of Hearing an Author Read His Own Words

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

December 15, 2019 by The Chancellor 1 Comment

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Born a Crime” is Trevor Noah’s autobiography, up to through the present. I’m a big fan of biography and autobiography, but because this was a book club read and came highly recommended from friends and students, I looked forward to this one. Many of those who had read it and recommended it to me, suggested that I listen to the audiobook; I’m so glad I did. Mr. […]

CBRBingo – Award Winner – Trevor Noah Triumphs!

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

October 30, 2019 by cheerbrarian Leave a Comment

Let’s be honest. CBR Bingo has been a boon, and a pill to swallow. I have read great things that I wouldn’t have because of it, but also maddeningly tried to shoehorn things I planned to read into these categories. Well, I am excited to share a trifecta of sorts! This is a book that I wanted to read, because I had friends rave about it, it is a selection of my local library book club, AND it fits into a bingo square! A number […]

“A dog is a great thing for a kid to have. It’s like a bicycle but with emotions.” ― Trevor Noah

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

September 3, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

On February 20, 1984 Trevor Noah committed his first crime. He was born. It would not be his last. My Trevor Noah experience is from watching Facebook videos (him from his show or some of his stand-up). And it is hit or miss. But having read his young adult adapted version of his story, It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood I can see where some of the stories come from and how a mischievous, intelligent, super-fast runner, and yes, deliberate […]

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