12 episodes

In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing.
After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until I, her eldest grandchild, offered to share it.
I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures.
But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

My Grandma: Wanted by the FBI Libby Ward

    • Society & Culture

In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing.
After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until I, her eldest grandchild, offered to share it.
I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures.
But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    Prologue

    Prologue

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 4 min
    Chapter 1: Flying the Nest

    Chapter 1: Flying the Nest

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 9 min
    Chapter 2: Letter to Mother

    Chapter 2: Letter to Mother

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 14 min
    Chapter 3: Honeymoon

    Chapter 3: Honeymoon

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 12 min
    Chapter 4: Pregnant

    Chapter 4: Pregnant

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 9 min
    Chapter 5: Baby Bobby

    Chapter 5: Baby Bobby

    In 1970 my grandma kidnapped my dad and his three sisters. They were on the run for 7 years, changing names, evading the law...disappearing. 
    After the children had grown and the dust had settled, after I was born, she wrote her story. It sat on a shelf for many years...until, I, her eldest grandchild offered to share it. 
    I know snippets of stories. I know the general timeline. I know in each of my dad's school yearbooks he has a different last name- and I know where to look for his pictures. 
    But, this is my first time reading the entire tale. I shall learn the details in real time...with you.

    • 14 min

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