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Long lost twin sisters reunited after 55 years


Published on 2 Jul 2013 12:30 : 4 comments : 3497 views

After 55 years sisters Helen and Jenny are finally reunited. To their astonishment they discovered that they were not just sisters, but also twins. For Helen that meant she was actually 14 months older than the age she had spent her whole life believing she was.

They documented their journey in the book "My Secret Sister", and we have a few copies to give away!

Just answer the following question correctly to be entered into a draw to win. Please email your answers to: [email protected] What was the name of Helen and Jenny's birth mother?

Watch their remarkable story and find the answer here:http://bit.ly/16L9wZT

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by Emma on 3 Jul 2013 03:20 : Report Abuse
ADoption has always only considered the adoptive parents needs never the adoptee's need know his or her's natural family history - and the Mother of these
twins are also a forgotten person - people need not fear the truth - f
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by Genes on 9 Jul 2013 11:08 : Report Abuse
You have until 5pm tonight to enter the competition. Good luck!
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by Genes on 10 Jul 2013 12:49 : Report Abuse
Thanks to everyone who entered the competition to win a copy of their signed book, the winners have now been notified.

Long lost twin sisters Helen and Jenny have put together their research tips which are really helpful for those looking to find lost relatives.

Take a look at their top tips here: http://bit.ly/1aYN7xl
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by Sandra on 5 Aug 2013 14:10 : Report Abuse
I HAVE ONLY JUST SEEN THIS POST I HAVE READ THIS BOOK AND FOUND IT AVERY GOOD AND SAD STORY YOU CANT PUT IT DOWN SO IF YOU SEE THIS BOOK JUST GIVE IT A READ
REGARDS SANDRA