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Born a Crime

Stories From a South African Childhood
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Sep 29, 2017LPL_TriciaK rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for anyone and everyone, especially in 2017 when racisim is part of our daily national conversation. Trevor Noah explains the ridiculous, insane, cruel system that was apartheid in South Africa, and in the process of discussing that structure, helps the reader view through new, clearer eyes the current strained situation here in the U.S. Noah is so smart and funny that his humor makes reading about injustice and inequality accessible. His memoir reminded me a little of "Angela's Ashes" - wherein author Frank McCourt's descriptions of poverty in Ireland were tolerable because he was able to shine a light on the humor that could be found in their dire circumstances.