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“The story is well told and gives a sense of the incredible risks and miseries that people are prepared to take to lead a live a life worth living. Such a disappointment, then, to listen to Sue Mitchell’s in episode 10 summarise her thoughts on the messages of the story she’s just told. Especially concerning to me are her simplistic distinctions between refugees, whom she deems deserving, and economic migrants, who she reckons are not. Indeed, in her book they seem to merit everything the nationalist / populist state can throw at them. Thereby she does a huge disservice to the very people for whom she clearly feels empathy. But ignorance is no excuse. Especially for someone with Sue’s story telling gift and access to the BBC’s credibility and reach. I urge Sue to educate herself about the many factors that push people to make these terrifying journeys - most often with their kids. She would also do well to temper her anger at people who aren’t completely honest with officials or journalists. Most people on the move - like those she weaves her story around - have learned from bitter experience that officials and journalists only rarely have their best interests at heart. When the protagonist in this story is sent back to Iran in 2023, she will have a lot to answer for. Distressingly, this podcast makes his deportation likely.”
nick van praag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/20
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“A gripping true story about refugees seeking a better life and the length that they go through to achieve that.”
camorgen via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/22/20
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“This is a well presented and compassionate story around a very difficult topic. I think I experienced every emotion available to me as I listened. I can’t wait for the final episode. Thank you”
Kaye54 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/18/20
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“Enjoyed the whole thing, but occasionally became restless at what seemed to be ‘padding’. Ten episodes could have been eight or less. Also Sue, please don’t shun the letter ‘t’. “Hi’ over the head with a cricke’ ba’” isn’t just a moan from a R4 dinosaur, it’s a plea for clear speech from one of...”Read full review »
Adgediy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/20
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