# Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Paperback

> Born a Crime is Trevor Noah's paperback memoir of a childhood in South Africa during the twilight of apartheid, for readers who love true stories.

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## About this gift

Trevor Noah's Born a Crime book is a funny, honest memoir for anyone who loves a true story of a childhood in South Africa during the twilight of apartheid. It suits memoir readers, fans of The Daily Show and anyone curious about history.

He was born a crime: his white Swiss father and black Xhosa mother's union was punishable by five years in prison, so his mother kept him mostly indoors through his first years. The book is equally the story of her fearless, rebellious and fervently religious character, determined to save her son from poverty, violence and abuse.

Caterpillars for dinner, a kidnapping attempt and high school dating, all in the author's own voice. It makes a thoughtful birthday or Christmas gift for a book lover. Pick up a copy for the reader on your list and let Trevor tell his story.

## Key facts

- Winner of the Thurber Prize
- Eighteen personal stories across 304 pages
- Paperback, 129 x 197 x 21 mm
- Published 21 Sep 2017 by John Murray Press
- Set in South Africa during the twilight of apartheid

## What's in the box

- 1 paperback copy of Born a Crime

## Details

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|---|---|
| Size | 129 x 197 x 21 mm |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Contents | 304 pages, eighteen personal stories |
| Author | Trevor Noah |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Published | 21 Sep 2017 |
| ISBN | 9781473635302 |

## Questions

### How many pages is Born a Crime?

It has 304 pages, made up of eighteen personal stories that follow Trevor from boyhood to young manhood.

### Is Born a Crime a paperback?

Yes, it is a paperback, published by John Murray Press on 21 Sep 2017.

### What is Born a Crime about?

It is Trevor Noah's memoir of growing up in South Africa, with a fearless, rebellious mother at its heart.