Born a Crime

Born a Crime is a book by Trevor Noah, published in 2016. This Waffle podcast explores the book across 6 episodes.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah recounts a childhood shaped by apartheid and its aftermath in South Africa. This series follows his relationship with his mother Patricia as they confront racial restrictions, poverty, faith, and violence. Stories about language, school, belonging, and earning a living reveal the possibilities and limits of adapting to different communities. Listeners encounter a memoir about family, identity, resilience, and the unequal choices that shape a young life.

These episodes are AI-generated adaptations grounded in the book. Listen to the first episode here and continue the series in the Waffle app.