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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 21 MIN

002 - Chapter 1 - Little Sister Part 2

from Laddie · host Gene Stratton-Porter

In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a world where she often feels isolated. As she navigates the challenges of loneliness and the struggle to focus on her studies, she finds solace in the beauty of nature. With a mix of humor and poignancy, little sister shares her unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

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In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a world where she often feels isolated. As she navigates the challenges of loneliness and the struggle to focus on her studies, she finds solace in the beauty of nature. With a mix of humor and poignancy, little sister shares her unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

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In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a...

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