By[Trevor noah] Born A Crime Paperback Paperback

Love is a creative act. When you love someone you create a new world for them. Resume of an expectacular book...

Had the best time reading it! Every chapter made me laugh😂 Can’t wait for the movie to release.

This book was recommended to me through a Facebook AP Lit & Lang Group. I highly recommend it as a good read and also will use excerpts for my classes.It’s all about perspective (and I don’t mean for this to sound “preachy”). As we think about 2020 and how “horrible” it’s been, we need to put some things in perspective.The next time I’m tempted to whinge about my house not being exactly what I wanted, I need to remind myself that I HAVE a house, many people in the world would consider it downright palatial, and I have the means to make it whatever I want.The next time I feel self-pity because I won’t see my daughter this Christmas and may not get together with any of my family, I need to remind myself that they are healthy and safe, living in their own “palaces” and this state is only temporary – for us – the privileged ones.The next time I’m tempted to criticize my mother’s parenting (which, honestly, rarely happens) or think I’m a “good mom”, I need to remind myself that neither of us ever had to push our children out of a moving car and tell them to run for their lives – because they were, literally, running for their lives.The next time I get frustrated with my “stupid toilet” that doesn’t flush properly, I need to be thankful that I have, not one – but two, toilets that flush. I have running water – hot AND cold water and when I turn on the tap, it will come out and I can drink it – straight from the tap. (I have been privileged to live in some countries where you can’t drink water from the tap.)The next time I’m sitting in a restaurant and tempted to complain that my meal isn’t prepared quite right or is “disappointing” or is “a rip-off” at that price, I need to remember:1. I can go into that restaurant or virtually any restaurant in the world and just by a genetic accident, I may even receive special privileges just because of my skin color.2. I can afford to be “ripped-off”.3. I eat too much and too well and I don’t have to rely on what others consider “dog-bones” and suck the marrow out of them in order to get nutrition or even make a muddy paste to eat in order to feel “full.”The next time I read the proverb, “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” I’ll remember that, “What they don’t say is, ‘And it would be nice if you gave him a fishing rod.’” Because it takes more than will and knowledge – it take some resources to succeed.If I am ever tempted to preen myself on being “color-blind”, I need to remind myself that I’m not and that “true color blindness” is not, necessarily, a good thing.The next time I think about “those people”, whoever “they” are, I need to remind myself that I don’t have their perspective. Not only have I never “walked a mile in their shoes” I never even tried them on long enough to walk around the store.Perspective. It’s a good thing. For a great perspective, read this book – which somehow takes some horrific realities and makes them interesting, thought-provoking, and even funny in the way only Trevor Noah can.

I bought this for my teenage daughter for a class assignment - unfortunately didnt catch that its the 'adapted for young readers' version. Not downgrading the review based on my mistake - just hopefully others wont make my mistake :-)

I ordered a used book but it was like a new. Unfortunately I ordered a wrong one which is my mistake.

EXCELLENT read!!!

The adapted biography entitled, It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, is a compelling and heartbreaking story of how systemic racism destroys people. The book tells the story of inequities of segregation and lack of job and community access to basic plumbing and decency. Somehow, we read the story with hope because we know of Noah’s success in America and how he overcame so many impossible oppressions in his lifetime. Although some teachers utilize this book inside their classrooms, its sensitive content might be too much for those students who are experiencing any current trauma due to racism.

As funny as Mr. Noah is, I found his story prophetic! Born a Crime due to color, Mr. Noah, (thanks to the amazing way his mother challenged him to think/process); he expresses how asinine racism is in this world. It makes no sense. I’m glad I have had the opportunity to finally read his story. Hopefully, those who have read this book and those yet to read it; truly learn that color doesn’t define an individual, character does! And Mr. Noah has great character! Thank you for your contribution towards greatness via your humanitarianism and humility.

Got this for my 12 year old after I read the original, he enjoyed it and learned a bit about apartheid from it. It was really interesting seeing how a child reads certain situations, I enjoyed comparing notes and discussing different situations with him.

Having read the adult version, I was thrilled to see the YA adaptation. My son loved this book and learned a lot about South Africa and Apartheid while laughing and enjoying the style.It reads more like a novel than an autobiography so is really accessible for children. Trevor Noah is funny and the book covers some pretty dark issues and events, but with care and humour and it's ultimately uplifting and hopeful.

I bought this version for young adults by mistake, but didn’t feel it in anyway diminished the power and play of Noah’s writing. A fantastic insight into a world in flux, so many telling details, told with great humanity. Final pages absolutely heart-stopping.

Funny and heartbreaking, beautifully written fascinating insight to life in South Africa pre and post apartheid. Trevor is a great storyteller.

I got this for my 11 year old nephew who absolutely loved this book! A good read he laughed and learnt a lot!