Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Recommended by Ya-Chieh Hsu, Professor of stem cell and regenerative biology

It is an autobiography about his experiences growing up as a biracial child in South Africa during and after apartheid. It masterfully blends humor and poignancy and showcases Noah’s extraordinary talent as a comedian. This book made me reflect on so many things: privilege, culture, race, injustice, power, humanity, humility, courage, and, above all, love.