Laughter in the face of oppression: Trevor Noah on growing up in apartheid South Africa

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From apartheid South Africa to the small screen: Trevor Noah’s Born a Crimeis a poignant autobiography which follows his upbringing as a mixed-race boy in apartheid-era South Africa. Born to a Xhosa mother and a Swiss father, the comedian’s very existence was considered illegal — resulting in his hiding during his early years in fear of government officials stripping him away from his family. We follow Trevor on a heart-wrenching and turbulent journey as he and his mother navigate post-liberation South Africa where they face poverty, abuse, and violence. The memoir mixes tragedy and comedy to create a remarkable reading experience for the reader.