Born a Crime: The Woman Who Refused to Let Trevor's World Stay Small

I thought I knew Trevor Noah’s story. I didn’t.When I read Born a Crime, what stayed with me most wasn’t apartheid or even his survival skills.It was his mother.A woman who wasn’t afraid to break rules to give him a better life. She exposed him to books, sent him to better schools, and made sure he knew there was more to life than what he saw around him.And yet, this fierce, fearless woman couldn’t protect herself.It made me pause and think about my own son—and whether I’m doing enough to shape the man he’ll become.This is a reflection on the bond between a mother and a son, and how she shaped him into the man he is.If you prefer to read, you can find the essay here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingyouandfree.substack.com