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how did trevor’s mother or father know each other? from the book named “born a crime” by trevor noah
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In "Born a Crime," Trevor Noah discusses his parents' unique relationship, highlighting the context of apartheid in South Africa. Trevor's mother, Patricia Noah, was of Xhosa descent, while his father, Robert Noah, was of Swiss-German descent. Their relationship was illegal under the apartheid laws because mixed-race relationships were prohibited.
Trevor describes how his parents met in Johannesburg, where his mother was living. They met when his mother was working as a secretary and his father was running a bar. Their relationship defied the racial laws of the time, and Trevor's mother actively sought ways to challenge the oppressive system, including through her relationship with his father.
This forbidden love story forms a central theme in Trevor's memoir, illustrating not just the challenges they faced but also the love and resilience that characterized their relationship.
Trevor describes how his parents met in Johannesburg, where his mother was living. They met when his mother was working as a secretary and his father was running a bar. Their relationship defied the racial laws of the time, and Trevor's mother actively sought ways to challenge the oppressive system, including through her relationship with his father.
This forbidden love story forms a central theme in Trevor's memoir, illustrating not just the challenges they faced but also the love and resilience that characterized their relationship.