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My Lost Family

Written by: Danny Ben-Moshe, Dasha Lisitsina
Narrated by: Danny Ben-Moshe
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  • Summary

  • Growing up in a poor Yiddish speaking home in 1950s London, Lillian – then just a teenager – marries charming older man Raymond. One day he takes their children to the local park. But he never returns.

    When they reappear 40 years later – the search for the truth begins.

    Unfolding like a mystery, we follow Danny Ben-Moshe and his eccentric Jewish family as they unearth secrets, attempt to reconcile, and hear shocking news that sheds a new light on events.

    This series builds upon the story from Danny's award-winning documentary film My Mother's Lost Children.

    A Somethin Else production for Audible.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: One Fateful Day
    Oct 2 2019

    Growing up in a poor Yiddish speaking home in 1950s London, teenager Lillian marries a charming older man Raymond. One day he takes their children to the local park. They never return. A desperate search begins.

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 2: Life After Separation
    Oct 2 2019

    Lillian thinks she has left the past behind her, but her lifelong struggle with depression suggests otherwise. Then, after 40 years, her lost daughter reappears.

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    31 mins
  • Ep. 3: To Iran
    Oct 2 2019

    The children’s father Raymond tells his side of the story and makes some startling allegations.

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    30 mins

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Sad, gripping and potentially triggering

A nearly unbelievable story about the repercussions of the actions (and inactions) of a young, naive woman in 1950s England whose children are kidnapped by their father. Some of the people in this story are thoroughly unlike able (I'm referring to both parents here) but the story itself is fascinating. Be aware that anyone who has experienced trauma in the form of mental abuse or abandonment at the hands of their parents WILL be triggered by this story.

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wonderful

not only did I enjoy the story, but the lovely lady in this sounds exactly like my grandmother whom I have not seen for 40 years. Thank you for sharing this incredibly touching story.

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Interesting Story of family drama

This story had so many plot twists. It's hard not to judge the people in the story. It has me asking myself what would I do in that situation. Losing your children 💔 I can only imagine how that effects your mental health. A person's selfish deed leads to a chain of disastrous events. The children and the mothers are the real victims.

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Very Sad

Such a sad story. I felt most pity for Andrew and understand how he feels after listening to this. It was special hearing everyone's voices and Daniel really cares. I liked how he reacts to his mother etc.

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captivating!!

loved the story, very emotional on many levels, and sad as well.
I would recommend.

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Haunting

Most striking is the way the story repeats across generations, as told by many family members.

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long

good storey
long in area, a families struggle with the past.
i wish it would have interviewed more people

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Brave Strong lady

impeccably and gently told story of a tragic family history,and a brave, strong mother who was generous to share it for future generations to learn from !

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amazing

I truly loved this story and I can relate to some parts of the story.

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Devastating - but absolutely worth the listen

Fantastic way to see just how much the story is changed by perspective. And how family trauma continues to cause trauma through the line until it's addressed.

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