Trevor Noah is a South African comedian and television and radio host. His work often delves into social commentary and humor, frequently exploring themes of identity, culture, and politics with sharp insight and affection. He is known for his witty observations and his ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Focusing on the author's coming-of-age journey, this sequel explores his experiences in a tumultuous South Africa. Through a blend of humor and poignant storytelling, the narrative delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and resilience in a society grappling with change. Building on the acclaim of "Born A Crime," this installment promises to further illuminate the challenges and triumphs of growing up in a divided nation.
Written by the author of a bestselling memoir, this story appeals to readers of all ages, weaving together themes of family, identity, and resilience. It combines humor and heartfelt moments, inviting readers to explore the complexities of life through engaging characters and relatable experiences. The narrative is rich with cultural insights and universal truths, making it a compelling read that resonates across generations.
From the comedian, broadcaster and author of Born a Crime comes a wonderfully witty and heartwarming fable about resolving conflict as a disgruntled child goes on a magical adventure through the long grass beyond the family's herb garden.
"Trevor Noah, the [host of] The Daily Show, shares his ... story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government"--Publisher marketing
ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, tells the story of growing up mixed race in South Africa under and after apartheid in this young readers' adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR-WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O! Trevor Noah, host ofThe Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist -- and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humour to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This compelling memoir blends drama, comedy and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime not only provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, but it will also astound and inspire young readers looking to improve their own lives.
TREMENDOUS PRAISE for DONALD J. TRUMP on Twitter: The tweeting, I thought I'd do less of it, but I'm covered so dishonestly by the press-so dishonestly-that I can put out Twitter-and it's not 140, it's now 140, 280-I can-you know, I go bing, bing, bing and I just keep it going and they put it on and as soon as I tweet it out-this morning on television, Fox-(mocks reporter) 'Donald Trump, we have breaking news.' I put out a thing.-Donald J. Trump, 15 January 2017 The government is treating the President's statements to which plaintiffs point-whether by tweet, speech or interview-as official statements of the President of the United States.-The U.S. Department of Justice, 13 November 2017 My use of social media is not Presidential-it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!-@realDonaldTrump, 1 July 2017 I think the president's tweets speak for themselves. . . . Again, I think the president's tweets speak for themselves.-Sean Spicer, 6 March 2017
One of the comedy world's fastest-rising stars ('SLICK, INTELLIGENT AND BLISSFULLY FUNNY' Time Out) tells his hilarious and moving coming-of-age story during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.
The memoir of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents’ indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa’s tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother—his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life.