Books similar to "Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood"
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The Other Side of Truth
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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
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A memoir of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl who stood up for her right to education and survived an assassination attempt.
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The Color of Our Sky
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Autobiography of Bruce Springsteen, this book chronicles his struggle with identity and success in the world of rock music, showcasing themes of hardship and triumph.
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The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
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An inspiring true story of hope, as a man wrongfully convicted of murder uses his faith and determination to seek justice while on death row.
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Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
A letter to the author's son about the realities of being Black in America, addressing the challenges, racism, and the search for identity.
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
by Ishmael Beah
Ishmael Beah shares his harrowing journey from child soldier in Sierra Leone to becoming a survivor, shedding light on war and resilience.
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The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls
A memoir that recounts the author’s unconventional and often painful childhood with her dysfunctional family, emphasizing resilience and the quest for identity.