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“Such a poignant story and told in such a poetic way. She has mastered the art of combining storytelling with podcasting. If only I could have learned history by listening to Rachael’s stories when I was growing up. The schools are lucky to have this material to share with its students. Masterful...”Read full review »
caroleblue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“This is a rich, warm and thoughtful podcast that expands from Holocaust trauma to other peoples who’ve sustained traumatic experiences.”
CO Carole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
“I was intrigued, entertained, saddened, enlightened, and enriched by this moving podcast of Rachel’s and Rachel’s grandmother’s journeys. The historical facts of the holocaust, intertwined with the narrative of Hannah’s, Rachel’s, and others’ lives were so well communicated, it became a great...”Read full review »
SR's Auntie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Thank you Rachael for your devotion to this wonderful story. The comparison of WWII refugees to the more recent crises is very relevant. The remarkable balance of history, personal, and present events kept me fascinated for hours.”
Love2ridexxxxxxxxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/18/23
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“About family, friendship , love and tragedy.”
Papa Mitchee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“Fascinating podcast”
yakobovitch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/22
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“Absolute Empfehlung: wichtige gesellschaftliche Themen wie Rassismus, Flucht und Asyl in historischem und zeitgenössischem Kontext, erzählt an der persönlichen Geschichte der Erzählerin.”
Tremont Porch via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/08/21
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“This is a beautiful oral history that tells a different kind of Holocaust story. I feel fortunate being able to hear Hanna’s life—it has given me hope along with heartbreak, strength and redefined perseverance. To survive is enough. My heart is full and I feel blessed to have been able to immerse...”Read full review »
chelross20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/21
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“I like to think of myself as a history fanatic. I love reading about people’s personal narratives and stories from their point of view. I connected instantly with this podcast and with the narrator, Rachel. My grandmother turned 99 years old a month ago. How interesting and empowering her story...”Read full review »
lenoirnoel1913 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“This series is absolutely incredible. It is unique, beautiful, heart wrenching, and poignant. I can’t recommend this enough.”
becknarr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/21
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“This such a beautiful story written in the most captivating way. Honestly, it was addicting. I’ll remember this podcast for a long time.”
Iluvsolitaire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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“This is a beautiful telling of her grandmother’s story, and her own story too.”
jenpen133 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/21
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“Thank you for such a moving account of your story intertwined so deeply with your grandmother‘s. Your account is beautifully remembered and crafted with a meaning that is both significant to the events of the holocaust, and that extends to and permeates the stories of all those without a place...”Read full review »
Muzpack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/21
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“I’ve never listened to something so beautiful and moving. Thank you for sharing your stories.”
S. Attadgie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“Rachael brings a personal reality to this shameful time in the history of the world. We must never forget!”
BirdGMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/21
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“One of the best stories ever.”
Rhodapil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/21
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“Ich bin über den ARD Podcast „mal angenommen“ auf diesen Podcast gekommen.
Kann ihn jedem empfehlen; das Englisch ist gut verständlich. Sehr interessant finde ich es, wie Gegenwart und Vergangenheit miteinander verbunden werden.”
klaudettchen via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/07/21
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“A gripping podcast full of emotions that touches the soul. The pace of narration and voice is just perfect. This podcast is definitely on the top of my list so far.”
@rhealized via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“A beautiful, engaging, emotional account.”
JRHB* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/21
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“This podcast is a deeply moving and captivating story that moves through different countries and time periods. Highly recommended!”
Rachel Leah Becker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/20
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“This is such a beautifully told true story of love and survival, unlike any others I have heard about the Holocaust. It was fascinating to travel with Rachel as she literally retraces her grandmother, Hanna’s, footstep as a young Holocaust refugee, and the only survivor in her family. I loved...”Read full review »
CNG1110 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/20
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“I am also a granddaughter who was very close to her Jewish grandma. The love and care and effort and miles you went to make this homage to your grandma is incredible. And of course you didn’t know what would happen along the way. I just love you for all of this. Thank you.”
CandiceMcF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/20
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“Very well done and interesting. Easily bingable. Loved hearing Hanna’s own words. I even learned a lot about World war 2. Nice”
mkflores via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/20
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“Exceptional podcast that drew me deeply into the narrative.”
marcoman53 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/20
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“I absolutely loved listening to this podcast! The storytelling brings together past and present beautifully. Thank you for working on this and sharing.”
sschuess via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/20
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“This is undoubtedly the best podcast I have heard in a long time, Rachel's way of relating the anecdotes of her grandmother, the people part of her story and even Rachel's own life makes you get involved in the story and feeling many emotions in the process. it's simply AMAZING ... I...”Read full review »
fersbtter via Apple Podcasts ·
Costa Rica ·
10/16/20
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“Having heard so many incredible Holocaust survivor stories, I felt this would an interesting story worth listening to but similar to what I’ve heard before. However, the way this was written and told blew me away. Her emotions really touched me and I felt like I could see what she saw. So...”Read full review »
Whirlwind1788 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/20
“This was not only an amazing endeavor — tracing a grandmother’s journey through Nazi occupied Europe during World War II — but also a thoughtful and riveting podcast...I literally could not stop listening. Thank you Rachel, for sharing your strong, independent grandmother with us. Thank you for...”Read full review »
Hansbury53 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/20
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“This podcast is the first one I’ve ever listened to and l am pleased that l chose it. I was intrigued from the beginning and did not want it to ever end. It was beautifully spoken, edited, thought out, and the music selections were perfect. Sometimes l felt as if l were there and did not want to...”Read full review »
Glowryous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/20
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“This is so beautifully edited, intertwining the lives of past and present. I was afraid it might be a gimmick, wanting to hear the grandmother’s story, but soon became entranced as the two lives separated and converged in different ways. It made me rethink the nature of history and memory.”
polite canoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/20
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“It’s hard to put into words the impact this podcast had on me. I have listened to It twice in order to truly take it all in. Rachael Cerrotti is an incredible story teller, writer and artist. I predict she will continue to use her voice and talents to impact the world! Thank you Rachael for...”Read full review »
M Fredricks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/20
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“You won’t be sorry you listened. And yearned for your own families stories. And learned of a beautiful story amidst our species’ gravest tragedies. Learned about resilience. About human nature. And hoping you’d have the same courage as Hana and the same selflessness as the strangers who fostered...”Read full review »
AKsgc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/20
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“What an amazing account. Some pieces are eerily similar to what is happening today in the American society and were said by a woman many years ago. Our past cannot be forgotten or erased or simply ignored or they are bound to repeat themselves...”
sbak31115 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/20
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“What a story. I was completely captivated by a granddaughter’s desire to tell her Grandma’s stories, and in doing so, her own. Beautiful!”
LaurenSeabourne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“Wonderful that your grandmother was able to share that with you as well as all of us. Thank you”
Bnmama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“This was fabulous I chose to listen from beginning to end
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ginger0418! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
“Just started listening, my Jewish family is from Kolin as well. I often try to imagine what their story was like. Thank you for the amazing work!”
Marieisgonefishing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/20
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“I was gripped by this story. What a wonderful, insightful story. I didn’t want it to end. I am struck by the hopefulness, the honesty and the love of so many of the people your grandmother met. She sounds the best grandmother ever. How lucky we all are to have heard this story. Thank you so much...”Read full review »
Krh1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/20
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“I need to hear more. I feel like I am taken to a faraway place every time I listen to an episode. Please don’t stop, we need to hear more of Hana’s story!!!!”
soycitymomma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/20
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“Rachel, thank you for being a young person who cares deeply about letters, diaries, and old photos. Too many do not. I loved listening to your eloquent sharing of her story and yours.”
Rosalind Mary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/20
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“This was truly, one of the most beautiful journeys I have ever taken while hearing someone’s story. It wasn’t just a story journey. It was lives interconnected and woven together. These are resilient lives of people whose lives are all touched by pain, but who find joy, connection, and meaning in...”Read full review »
Huruma Rugagi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“Incredible story telling. Incredible story.”
__Eva__ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/20
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“I just started listening and it’s beautiful 🦋”
butterflies babe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/20
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“Beautifully produced. Incredible story. Thank you for your efforts to create and share this work of art.”
Redsloan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/20
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“It was such a privilege to listen to Hanna’s story. Beautifully presented by Rachael. Two incredibly strong women.”
LLKMENE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/20
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“I couldn’t stop listening to your beautifully crafted story about your grandmother and your journey into her story. Thank you for putting this out there to share with us!”
gratefulB"H via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/20
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“Listen listen listen such a story of humanity and human understanding”
MacaroniMonica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“I loved this! It was an awesome undertaking on your part, and the way you were able to connect with your dear grandmother even since her death, was lovely. I am sorry for the loss of your dear Sergio, and my heart broke for his mother, as you interviewed her. Most of all, I would just like to...”Read full review »
Pokeballs200 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/20
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