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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.

This original podcast is 5 episodes in total, please begin with "Ep. 1: 0% Match".

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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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    32 mins
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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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    41 mins
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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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    42 mins
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Her story is already naturally intriguing and she could have let that be enough but she did the work of talking to others and including their stories as well. I listened straight through. Very interesting.

Worth the time

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Thoroughly enjoyed this. Found it very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing - to all involved. I am sure it took some hard work to get to this stage!

Interesting and gripping

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Georgina made me realize we are all one race and everyone is a mix of each other.
I especially identified with her mother holding the one night a secret . at least she didn't abort which is a nother topic.
enjoyed the guys from the pup. want to hear more. Georgina is a person I would like very much.

new to audible!

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What an amazing writer. It isn't easy to speak so eloquently about your own experience. Her story has stayed with me.

Powerful writing

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Georgina has always suspected she may not be the biological child of her father. After he passes, she investigates the truth about her biological differences using DNA analysis. Her empathy towards her mother is evident as the secret is revealed. The story offers insights on the power of parental love and Georgina show grace and courage as she uncovers her true self. I hope she continues this podcast to weave in her biological father's story as she discovers it. It is a fascinating story captivating me as it unfolded.

The Truth Heals

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I knew my parents and grandparents et cetera. However to be an African American is quite vague. Africa is not a country Africa is a continent the largest continent in the world. I did the DNA test because I wanted to know what country I was from. What country was my homeland. To be African American means to be of any shade of skin tone. The DNA results Indicate my ancestors are from Togo, Benign, Congo and a scattering of European countries. I do have some satisfaction knowing my ancestors are from West Africa. Which I knew knowing the history of how our people were enslaved and brought here. I do have my degree in Panafican studies and and have learned to speak kiSwahili. I've traveled to West Africa More specifically Egypt. I plan to visit the west coast on my search for my motherland, my people. Myra Ibiyonun La Motte

An African American searching for my motherland

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For those interested in genetics and race this is definitely a must listen! It was fascinating hearing the authors experience and the psychology around her family and how they dealt with this huge secret.

Good podcast

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What a brave & loving young woman! What wonderful & loving family. & friends. Georgina is an amazing storyteller & author! I didn’t want her story to end. I can’t wait for part two…hint hint. Oh yeah…it’s coming…it’s coming.

Very Forthcoming

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A good listen, with numerous intertwining themes. In addition to sharing her story, Ms. Lawton also updates us on aspects of DNA and of genealogy searches.

Do Listen

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Georgina has done a great job narrating and interviewing others on a topic that is not only personal to her but so personal and an almost unknown commonality to so many others out there. When listening to her journey, she really brings the audience in such a way that goes beyond realism and is educating others to how society is evolving from something that started decades ago and how it has evolved and changed so many lives out there.

Edge of your seat

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