Reading Circle 5: ‚Born a Crime‘, by Trevor Noah

„The compelling, inspiring and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of Apartheid and the tumultuouis days of freedom that followed.“

Questions discussed by Angie, Maria, Sandra, Sonja and Andrew…

– Why this title?
– An autobiography, or … ?
– How important the mother?
– Trevor an outsider?
– The colour issue?
– Language to bridge gaps?
– Descriptions of violence?
– Where’s the humour?
– Structure and style?
– The book’s appeal?

Music played

1. Margaret Singana: ‚Hamba Bhekile‘
2. Steve Kekana: ‚Raising my Family‘
3. Miriam Makeba: ‚Pata Pata‘