Summary of It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime is an inspirational memoir by South African comedian Trevor Noah. The book chronicles Noah's upbringing under the harsh and absurdly permissive apartheid regime in South Africa, as well as the tribulations his mixed race family faced during this time. The book offers an intimate look into the early life of one of the world's most renowned comedians, and an honest view of race relations in post-apartheid South Africa. Throughout the story, Noah humorously recounts his experiences, which range from his time spent in a slum to getting mistaken for a girl when he was young. As he grows up, he learns the value of tenacity, resilience, and hard work as he slowly carves out a life for himself in spite of the odds stacked against him. In the end, he is able to fulfill a lifelong dream and emerge as a successful international comedic superstar.