Born a Crime – Trevor Noah

Funny, heartbreaking, and utterly unforgettable — one of the most beloved memoirs of our time.

Trevor Noah recounts his childhood in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, born to a black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss father — a union that was literally a crime at the time. With humor and honesty, he shares stories of resilience, identity, and survival, from dodging the police to navigating family struggles. Both hilarious and deeply moving, it's a memoir about love, race, and finding your voice.

A must-read for anyone interested in South Africa's history and humanity. Perfect for fans of Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father, Michelle Obama's Becoming, and other powerful voices in memoir. Pairs beautifully with Duty and Dynamite and Long Walk to Freedom for a South African voices collection.

A paperback (2016) in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.