Lost & Found

The Journey of Socorro

De: Linda A. Sanchez

Narrado por: Kelly Weeks

Abandoned on the streets of Guadalajara as a toddler. Adopted into a new life in the United States. Searching for identity, healing, and a place to belong.

In Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro, Linda Ann Sanchez shares her remarkable memoir of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. From the uncertainty of her earliest years to the struggles of growing up in a world where she never quite felt at home, Linda’s story is one of perseverance and hope.

Through the trials of adoption, the challenges of family relationships, and the search for faith and purpose, Linda discovers that healing isn’t just about finding where you come from—it’s about embracing where you are meant to be.

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Power of a personal story

I was looking for something meaningful to listen to during my travels and this memoir turned out to be the perfect choice. The focus stays right on the internal battle of finding one's identity amidst a chaotic upbringing, which kept me engaged through every hour. It is a very grounded story that offers a look at a real life filled with both shadows and light. Seeing the transformation from a lost child to a resilient adult is incredibly satisfying when you hear it described in such detail. Anyone looking for a story about the human spirit will enjoy this.

This is an inspiring story

This story goes to show just how resilient we can be as humans. This person went through a lot at an early age and it really is so powerful for her to share her story. It goes to show just how strong we are as humans.

Interesting story with emotions

I liked this journey and how was founded and how she progressed. When I was hearing the narrator and felt inside the scene. LOL, including the name was stranger for her. I never thought all those sentiments of why that happened to her and the absent of answer she did peace.

Enjoyed it very much

Heartfelt and easy to connect with. The story moves from early loss to a steady, hard-earned sense of self, without feeling preachy or performative. The adoption angle and identity search feel real, especially in the messy family moments. It’s ultimately hopeful—more about healing forward than perfect answers.

I lost track of time and found a beautiful story

I’m not really into biographies or real-life stories, because I feel there is already enough suffering in the world. Still, I must admit this story truly touched my heart, especially the part where Socorro, after regaining her freedom, reunites with someone from her past she never expected to see again and forges new relationship ties that help her heal wounds she had been carrying since birth.

Some parts of the story felt rushed, or at least that’s how it felt to me when I became curious to know more about certain moments (for example, during her motherhood), and there wasn’t much space given to them. Maybe that’s just me being a little gossipy, lol.

Socorro’s story made me realize that there is no single place where we are predetermined to belong, and that each person forges their own place in the world, just like she did. I hope the author healed as much by writing her story as I did by listening to it.