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#22  Episode 22 - Born a Crime and Other Stories by Trevor Noah

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A story of faith, humour, and survival, of a mother’s love and a son’s becoming. Born a Crime isn’t just Trevor Noah’s story—it’s the story of South Africa itself.

Some mild language warnings go with this one. Domestic violence, substance abuse triggers
Season 1 / Episode 22 1 Nov English South Africa Books · Hobbies

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