Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
by
Marco Etheridge's review
Jun 04, 2018
·
My Rating: Five Stars!!
Funny, poignant, and heart-breaking by turns, Trevor Noah's
memoir "Born a Crime" is an enlightening journey into coming of age in
South Africa. The fabric of his memories include the towering strength
of his mother, the insanity of Apartheid, and being a downright naughty
child.
By means of full disclosure, I have to say that I am a big Trevor Noah fan. I love the Daily Show, and I laugh myself silly watching Trevor Noah's comedy bits. Great stuff. Having said that, this memoir is cut from a different cloth. Funny, yes, but it is also powerful and deeply moving.
An added benefit of this memoir is an inside view of what Apartheid was, and how it impacted the lives of those living under those heinous government-imposed racial barriers. We are living in a time when, tragically, racial divides seem to be growing. "Born a Crime" serves as a milepost, and a reminder, of what racial injustice can to to a people, a family, and a childhood.
By means of full disclosure, I have to say that I am a big Trevor Noah fan. I love the Daily Show, and I laugh myself silly watching Trevor Noah's comedy bits. Great stuff. Having said that, this memoir is cut from a different cloth. Funny, yes, but it is also powerful and deeply moving.
An added benefit of this memoir is an inside view of what Apartheid was, and how it impacted the lives of those living under those heinous government-imposed racial barriers. We are living in a time when, tragically, racial divides seem to be growing. "Born a Crime" serves as a milepost, and a reminder, of what racial injustice can to to a people, a family, and a childhood.
"Born a Crime" is well-written, funny, and poignant. What else can you ask of a memoir? Highly recommended.
No comments:
Post a Comment