Born a Crime

In sharing his story, Trevor Noah shares the stories of many of his family members, including
how the meanings of their names were reflected in their lives. His mother’s name, Patricia
Nombuyiselo Noah, means “She Who Gives Back.” His grandfather, Temperance Noah, was
anything but temperate, but his nickname “Tat Shisha”, which translates loosely as “the smokin’
hot grandpa”, was a perfect fit. What insights does Noah’s story offer about the ways that
identity is both assigned and chosen?