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The Secrets in Us

By: Georgina Lawton
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What happens when your family tells you one thing, but a DNA test tells you another?

Georgina Lawton grew up in a loving family but she didn’t look like anyone else. She has dark eyes, curly hair and brown skin. Both her parents were white.

Georgina took a DNA test. The results changed her life forever.

With millions around the world using 'do-it-yourself' DNA testing kits, Georgina follows the stories of those learning to live with the results.

A Loftus Media production for Audible Originals.

©2020 Audible, Ltd. (P)2020 Audible, Ltd. Biological Sciences Evolution & Genetics Genetics Parenting & Families Relationships Science
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  • Ep. 1: 0% Match

    Ep. 1: 0% Match
    Nov 19 2020

    Georgina Lawton grew up in a white family but something didn’t add up. At 23, a DNA test revealed the truth. The results would change her life forever....
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  • Ep. 2: What's My Mix?

    Ep. 2: What's My Mix?
    Nov 19 2020

    Georgina arranges to meet her first black relative. But how are they related? And can their shared DNA help determine Georgina's racial identity?
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  • Ep. 3: Not Parent Expected

    Ep. 3: Not Parent Expected
    Nov 19 2020

    Georgina takes matters into her own hands and looks for support among the NPE community. Will going to the place her genetic father was last seen really provide her with answers?
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loved this podcast - a real deep delve into the personal questions of belonging, identity and family ties. Recommend.

Incredible story

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fascinating, thought provoking, tear jerking. thank you Georgina for sharing your story with the world. I guess it's inheritant that we all want to know where we've come from, so we can understand ourselves better.

big tug on the heartstrings

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once I started listening to this book I wanted to keep going as I was reeled in from the beginning. Sometimes it's a bit drawn out but on reflection this is the experience of the author. It helped me understand the issue.

helped me understand her "secret"

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Fascinating,personal look into complex, often overlooked, issues around DNA testing and how it can impact people in myriad ways

Fascinating

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Although I am white and never need it to question my heritage this audio book is well worth it to listen to. It's full of knowledge and emotions gracefully put together.

Wonderful

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