It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) by Trevor Noah (Epub)

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From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-Comedian Trevor Noah is the son of a Black South African mother and a Swiss-German father. He considers himself born a crime as under apartheid law in South Africa, interracial relationships and marriages were seen as illegal until the law’s decriminalization in 1985, a year after his birth. Noah navigates through a childhood filled with poverty, discrimination, and uncertainty as a biracial person who does not know where he fits in under a racially stratified government. His religious mother’s unwavering faith serves as the saving grace and guiding light in his life. She sacrifices to ensure that he receives the best education as a means out of wayward behavior, hustling, and a life of crime. Their mother-son relationship is severely tested with the addition of her new husband Abel, whose personal demons reveal themselves and lead to an unexpected turn of events. The young readers’ adaptation utilizes South Africa’s colonial and apartheid histories as background context, offering keen insight into the diversity of South African culture, such as its many languages. Readers will appreciate Noah’s comedic wit and timing during the good, bad and ugly times of his upbringing. On the other hand, readers will cringe at some of the more painful situations, such as the downplaying of domestic violence. VERDICT A necessary purchase for readers who will appreciate and understand how a parent’s love enabled Noah to become the successful man he is now.-Donald Peebles, Brooklyn Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review “Through the foreign, the familiar, and the funny, Born a Crime is a piercing reminder that every mad life–even yours–could end up a masterpiece.” –Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author”His mother raised him with an imagination and showed that there were no barriers to whatever he wanted to be. Readers will find this journey through Noah’s formative years humorous and exciting.” –Booklist”Startling in its honesty, humor, and humility.” –Kirkus Reviews “For readers who will appreciate the understand how a parent’s love enabled Noah to become the successful man he is now.” –School Library Journal

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⭐ I am an 11 year-old writing this review beside my mother (who has added her 2 cents below):This book is a great (re)awakening and realisation for people to see that racism still exists and so does hunger, poverty and violence. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because it’s very funny, perseverant, loving, caring and relatable. However, I felt that the biography didn’t flow very well and it was showing different snippets of his life at random times. Though it’s a great example for people to see that anything is possible. Even when you start out small, you can finish big, even on TV! I would recommend it though for slightly older readers because of the violence. However, Trevor Noah’s comedies are hilarious, you should watch them!*****Despite what my daughter has said above, this book must have been more enthralling than she portrays because twice a day, whenever she had read a bit, she would come and relay the story to me (us)…”you know Trevor……”. We all definitely became well acquainted with Trevor and his family members as she shared bits and pieces of the story with us along the way – which makes me want to read it too!

⭐ Trevor Noah doesn’t hold back in this book. I purchased it for my 8 year old to read, but decided to read it first to see if it was appropriate for her age. I couldn’t put this book down its a fast read, and the stories are amazing. From growing up during apartheid, to his family life this book is an absolute page turner. I would recommend this book to everyone, even if they’re not aware of Trevor Noah. Long story short, I think 8 is slightly to early for my daughter as I would like her to ask questions in regards to what apartheid was and it’s impact. I think I will hold on to this book and will let her read it when she transitions to the 4th grade.

⭐ Bought for my 14 year old son after I listened to the audio of the adult version of this book. He loved it. Placed on his favorites shelf. He usually reads action/fantasy like Rick Riordan, Paolo Bacigalupi. I wasn’t sure if he’d read an autiobiography, but it was a win!

⭐ 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.

⭐ By mistake, I purchased the book for young readers. I assume the story was in general the same perhaps with some adult language and situations omitted modified. With the same covers and the Kindle edition it is easy to make this mistake. However, the book was excellent and as a fan of Trevor Noah gave some insight as to who he is and how he became such a great TV personality.

⭐ My 11- year old boy really enjoyed this book. He is a Trevor Noah fan from watching clips on YouTube. Noah’s story telling style is engaging and funny. He also tells a truth that not many little boys in the suburbs hear.

⭐ Enlightening, entertaining, educational and inspiring. It’s an easy read that moves quickly. At times I was laughing out loud, while other times I was sitting in suspense. The whole time, however,I was being educated. He shares his experiences from a deep and thoughtful perspective. Simply put, it was brilliant!

⭐ Autobiographies should do two things, entertain and inform. Trevor Noah: Born a Crime does both well. The author relates several humorous incidents about growing up in South Africa. One incident regarding his experience being a DJ for a multi-cultural event at Jewish school is particularly entertaining, but like so much of the book, is informative at the same time. Trevor Noah came of age in the immediate post-apartheid years in South Africa. Of course, the effects of apartheid lasted long after Mandela was released from prison and elected President. Trevor Noah’s insights at the ground level add perspective to historical facts. A theme throughout Born A Crime is the love and dedication Trevor Noah’s mother had for her son. Love and dedication are what mothers provide for their children, but Trevor Noah’s mother provided it better than most. This reviewer’s copy came with a disclaimer “adapted for young readers”. There is no profane language, but there is some heart-aching violence, so it is not for every “young reader.” This reviewer’s copy also came with a short chapter “apartheid history” written not by Trevor Noah, but an anonymous person in school textbook style. This made “Born a Crime” more of a school assignment than what it should be, a powerful book about a mother’s love amidst a sad chapter in human history.

⭐ This book was not a good pick for my child. If you child is particularly sensitive to violence/death/separation, I would suggest doing quick read of the book before you share it with him/her. My son and I were reading the book aloud together, and we jumped right in. After the first couple of chapters, I had a sense that I should probably read ahead, and I’m glad I did. My child has separation anxiety, and although he is in theory old enough for this type of book (he’s ten), even the beginning was upsetting for him, so we stopped reading it. If your child is able to handle the story, it’s a good one–both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I thought that the snippets about Apartheid at the start of each chapter were informative, but they also interrupted the flow of the story a bit.

⭐ I enjoyed this book emensely. I devoured it; couldn’t put it down. If you are a fan of Trevor Noah, this book will only help you to love him more. If you are not a fan, it will be difficult to read this book and not at least respect him. It is illuminating, insightful, moving, at times slighly irreverent and often hilarious. I was particularly struck by the eery similarities between Apartheid in South Africa and the current state of our country in terms of racial inequalities, police brutality and the attack on Black lives. Trevor is a great story teller and you will enjoy this book.

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