Trevor Noah's book set to release on November 15

07 September 2016 - 18:21 By TMG Entertainment
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International funnyman Trevor Noah's compelling book Born A Crime is set to release on November 15.

“Thanks to some crafty journalism my family and I have spent the whole day trying to figure out if one of us died. #awkward.”— Trevor Noah, tweeting in reaction to a Sunday Times report that one of his cousins had died, May 24
“Thanks to some crafty journalism my family and I have spent the whole day trying to figure out if one of us died. #awkward.”— Trevor Noah, tweeting in reaction to a Sunday Times report that one of his cousins had died, May 24
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Taking to social media on Tuesday, Trevor announced that the highly-anticipated book will hit shelves across the world in two months.

Born A Crime delves into Trevor's childhood and journey of being the child of an illegal mixed race relationship during the Apartheid regime.

Through a statement released earlier this year, publishers Pan Macmillan South Africa said the book will give readers an intimate glimpse into Trevor's troubled childhood.

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The book covers all aspects of the internationally renowned comedian's life, including growing up in extreme poverty, his time in jail, facing murderous gangsters and trying to find teenage romance.

"The experiences covered in this book will shock and amaze, even as they leave you rolling on the floor with laughter," read part of the statement.

According to Hollywood Reporter, Noah's book deal is believed to be $3 million.

Born A Crime is currently available for pre-order through Amazon at R392 a copy.

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