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Pursuing education despite obstacles from "summary" of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah recounts his experience growing up in South Africa during apartheid, a time when education was not easily accessible to everyone. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Noah was determined to pursue his education. He explains how his mother played a crucial role in ensuring he received a good education, even though the odds were stacked against them. Noah describes how his mother went to great lengths to secure a good school for him, even if it meant bending the rules. She believed that education was the key to a better future and was willing to do whatever it took to give her son that opportunity. This determination and resilience in the face of adversity are evident throughout Noah's childhood. Growing up in a society where racial segregation was the norm, Noah faced discrimination and challenges that could have easily derailed his educational journey. However, he learned to navigate these obstacles with humor and intelligence, using his wit to outsmart those who sought to hold him back. Noah's story ser...
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