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Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy

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Taj Rowland
Chellamuthu
Utah
India
Stop Rewind
Tamil Nadu
Child Kidnapping
Adoption
Paul Thurber
Taj Khyber Rowland
Identity
Childhood
Childhood Poverty
Family
Cultural Identity
Child Abuse
International Adoption
Orphanage
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Fred Rowland

A kidnapped child whispers dark secrets from his past into a cassette tape in a language no one around him understands. Decades later, that lost cassette tape resurfaces and reveals the terrifying truth that he’s not the person everyone thinks he is. What happens when the life you made collides with the life you lost? Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy tells the true story of Taj, a child in India who was ... more

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Taj’s teenage years become difficult, until the LDS church sends him on a mission to London, England.

When he arrives he gets a massive wake up call about who he really is and where he belongs.

He returns home when a beautiful Indian girl called Pr... more

Chellamuthu gets a whole new identity as Taj Khyber Rowland.

He also finally he finds his voice, and drops a bombshell on his adoptive parents.

But as Taj becomes more integrated in his American life, Chellamuthu’s memories begin to blur and fade. more

How can you love someone new when you still ache for what you have lost?

A terrified Chellamuthu arrives in America, Fred and Linda Rowland shower him with love and gifts but are baffled why he just won’t settle.

Linda decides to record Chellamuthu... more

Chellamuthu finds himself at an orphanage, hundreds of miles from home.

He’s told to forget he ever had a family.

Meanwhile, far away in America, Fred and Linda Rowland are excited. They’ve been approved to adopt a child from India; a toddler with ... more

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Taj Rowland
An adult survivor of childhood kidnapping and separation from his family
Episode: Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy - Sept. 15

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Emma Jane Kirby
Host of the series, known for her immersive storytelling and journalistic integrity. She engages deeply with the narratives of the subjects to resonate their experiences authentically.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • From 1 to 4?

    I listened to episode 1 and I want to listen more but it seems episodes 2 & 3 are missing??

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    R2D2ABC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Heartbreaking, life affirming.

    I’ve listened through all ten instalments of The Lost Boy and confidently can say I’ve never heard, watched, or read anything that has made me feel so deeply. Taj’s story is so unlikely as to be almost impossible, but it’s true. It’s so incredibly sad and yet it lights up the goodness is the world. It is desolately unfair, but, somehow, things do come right in the end. This breathtaking show is part Greek tragedy, part Hollywood blockbuster, and part romantic epic. The genius of the writer is to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nosymind
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Incredible story

    Love this so much. Gripping, and so moving - I’m totally caught up in the story. With all the sounds of India, too, it feels like a movie. It’s had me in tears. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy6724
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Listen!

    Incredible story, a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrs.girard.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible story

    This is a story crossing three continents about a small boy, kidnapped from his village in India in the 1970’s and trafficked to the USA. It’s a journey of discovery, told by the boy himself, now a man, and Emma Jane Kirby, the reporter and presenter who has skilfully teased out the painful and incredible details, many of them deeply buried. What this small boy suffered and the lifelong consequences will break your heart. And it all starts with the discovery of an old and long-forgotten cassette... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samradio
    United Kingdoma month ago

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The storytelling is described as gripping and immersive, transforming personal trauma into a compelling narrative.
Listeners praise the emotional depth and high production quality of the series, often citing how it has moved them to tears.
Many emphasize the unique perspective on identity and international adoption, finding it refreshing compared to typical true crime offerings.

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What is Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast explores the profound and harrowing journey of a child named Taj, who was kidnapped from his family in Tamil Nadu, India, and adopted by a family in the United States. Through the lens of Taj's experiences, the series intricately weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of trauma as he navigates the complexities of his dual existence. The narrative unfolds utilizing original recordings, immersive sound design, and personal testimonies, creating a rich auditory experience that draws listeners into Taj's world.

The storytelling approach, combined with the emotional depth of Taj's story, sets this series apart from typical narratives, offering a unique blend of true-crime storytelling and historical exploration. It hig... more

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