What is the correct way to phrase this sentence?

(1) In the first chapter of Born a Crime, author Trevor Noah explores an incredulous childhood anecdote that reveals how race and religion play a ubiquitous role in his life.

(2) In the first chapter of Born a Crime, author Trevor Noah explores an incredulous childhood anecdote, revealing how race and religion play a ubiquitous role in his life.

(3) In the first chapter of Born a Crime, author Trevor Noah explores an incredulous childhood anecdote, and reveals how race and religion play a ubiquitous role in his life.

^I’m trying to keep the words "ubiquitous" and "incredulous" in there–it’s part of the assignment. Also, I can’t have any comma splices or fractured sentences, so I’m not sure if I’m doing this correctly.