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A review by findingtimeforreading
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and Classism
Where is the 6 star option?
I cannot even begin to describe every level of emotion that I felt on a cellular level.
The way Trevor Noah discusses concepts like sexism, racism, poverty, and classism from a South African perspective is eye opening. Not only does his narration provide an alternative perspective, but he so eloquently describes his thought processes as well as his reflection of his past from a new perspective.
One quote has stuck with me.
“People love to say, “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” What they don’t say is, “And it would be nice if you gave him a fishing rod.” That’s the part of the analogy that’s missing”
In my opinion, the nuance around poverty is a topic that is not enough of a focus. The way Trevor Noah discussed these issues, along with so many other, was expertly done with tact, respect, compassion and, in a true Trevor Noah fashion, with a slight hint of appropriate humour.
This is a must-read!
Disclaimer: based on the audiobook narrated by Trevor Noah.