Orphan Smith

My Father’s Secret

De: BBC Studios

Narrado por: Megan Follows, Turi King

When a DNA test blows apart her father’s hidden identity many years after his death, Deb finds she has a sister, Barbara, and an entirely new family she never knew. As the sisters work to unravel more of their father’s secrets, they find his connection to a dark chapter of British-Canadian history. Will the sisters finally get to the bottom of their father’s past? Or are some secrets meant to stay buried forever?

From BBC Studios, the producers of hits such as Stalked and To Catch a Scorpion as well as Audible Originals Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy and I Am Not Nicholas comes Orphan Smith: My Father’s Secret, a gripping seven-part series that follows a daughter’s search for the truth.

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Great storytelling

Great listen on a story not often spoken about. I would highly recommend a listen. Once it began I had to listen all the way through

Awareness on the issue of the children’s welfare from that time period.

Pace was a bit slow on delivering the info. Had to speed up 1.5. However, the delivery was compassionate and nurturing in the way narrated and that human interaction was very deliberate.

Interesting, but drawn out story

I’m an amateur genealogist so I was inspired by the untangling of this family’s tree. The main sister, Deb, was very relatable. Her and her sister’s emotions as they learned new information sounded real. I think what I had a problem with was the production and the way it was edited. Between the authentic dialog were long pauses, suspenseful music and overly dramatic narration, like, “and this was just the tip of the iceberg..”. Without the unnecessary filler, this would probably be half as long, but perhaps that’s the point.

The "Trueness" of the syory...

Enjoyed 'hearing' from the different characters in their own voices as much as possible. Loved the main narrator's calm non-judgemental delivery.

Interesting Story

It’s not riveting or thrilling per say but a good story about a family’s secret past. I do love history so it was interesting learning about the children ripped apart for their families forever. Glad the families got some answers about their father’s past.

I never knew

This was a great production. I stumbled upon it accidentally and am so glad i listened to it

The extent of the research

This is an account of my family’s story. No one could have done it better! Thank you Fiona and Turi. Deb Kornrumpf

The fact that the family waited so long to get information on their father

I like that you kept us guessing until the end for the details and how it came to an end.

Engaging DNA Revelation Story

I had to speed it up to 1.3 then it was an engaging, interesting story. I’m a sucker for a good DNA, long-lost family story so this was right up my alley!

Great story!

Sad story. Brought me to tears. A reminder to not judge others for their actions when we don’t know the full story. A good read!