It's one 'Mo' story
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In this episode Tracy share's her perspective on the documentary revealing the shocking childhood of the British athlete and four time Olympic Champion Mo Farah who was trafficked to the UK at the age of 9, stripped of his identity and subjected to a life of domestic servitude. This episode was inspired by Tracy's visit to the Schools and Academies Show where Tracy witnessed Mo's interview where he spoke candidly about his childhood and how one particular teacher saved his life and changed it for the better.  Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial past. She asks the question 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' and invites you as the listener to explore possible answers. If you enjoy these podcast visit us for more information about what we do, visit the website https://storiestobetolled.com.  You can also opt in to our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter, free samples of each of our first four poetic narratives and enter the draw for a chance to win one of our monthly promotional give-aways. You can also purchase your own copy of A Story for South Africa and why not leave an audio message on the speakpipe link and let us know your thoughts about this episode. Tracy will also be featured at the Black Bookcase event in Luton on 3rd June 2023. Visit the website to order you free pre-event tickets
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