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Blinkist is a digital platform that distills key insights from non-fiction books into bite-sized text and audio summaries, perfect for busy individuals seeking to absorb knowledge on the go.
Blinkist aims to help users quickly grasp the key ideas and concepts from books, allowing them to read or listen to these summaries in a short amount of time.
These summaries, often referred to as “blinks,” condense the content of a book into bite-sized, easily digestible insights, typically taking about 15 minutes to read or listen to.
Overall, Blinkist is designed for individuals who want to stay informed and learn efficiently, providing a way to consume the essence of a book without committing to reading the entire text.
Trevor Noah tells his wild coming-of-age tale Born a Crime, during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a story that begins with his mother throwing him from a moving van to save him from a potentially fatal dispute with gangsters, then follows the budding comedian’s path to self-discovery through episodes both poignant and comical.
Noah’s virtuoso embodiment of all the characters from his childhood, and his ability to perform accents and dialects effortlessly in English, Xhosa, and Zulu, garnered the Audie Award for Best Male Narrator in 2018.
Nevertheless, Noah’s devoted and uncompromising mother—as voiced by her son—steals the show.
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Ratings: 4.4 (111 ratings)
Read Time: 18 mins
Take-Away: 8 Key ideas
Available As: Audio & text
Trevor Noah is a world-renowned South African comedian, as well as a radio and television host. He has been hosting the Daily Show since September 2015, and has won numerous prizes, most recently the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Host.
Trevor Noah is a globally celebrated comedian, television host, and author whose wit, charm, and insightful humor have made him one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. Born in South Africa during apartheid, Noah’s unique perspective on politics, culture, and human relationships is deeply informed by his experiences growing up as a mixed-race […]
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