RD Talks

When Barry Martin took on the role of construction supervisor of a huge commercial complex in Seattle, he never imagined that he would end up befriending Edith Macefield, the 84-year-old who had refused US$1 million from the developer to move house. First published June 2014. Written by Barry Martin with Philip Lerman, extracted from Under One Roof: How a Tough Old Woman in a Little Old House Changed My Life. Read by Zoe Meunier.

A tumour threatened the life of the unborn baby. To save her, doctors would need a careful and brave plan. First published March 2014. Written by Helen Signy. Read by Zoe Meunier.

Mysteries swirled about my grandfather, but no one would talk to me about him honestly. Finally, I decided to find the answers on my own. First published August 2020. Written by Julie Lindahl, from the book The Pendulum. Read by Zoe Meunier.

Trapped in her car down an embankment, Corine began to lose hope of being found. First published September 2020. Written by Lisa Fitterman. Read by Zoe Meunier.

Trapped in a plummeting plane, Barry Dawson had only… 4 seconds to live. First published September 2002. Written by John Dyson. Read by Zoe Meunier.

Santos led a charmed life, until one unlucky day in Africa. First published October 1998. Written by Peter Muilenburg. Read by Zoe Meunier.

Daniel Miller promised his wife, Saimaa, he’d never leave her. But could he stay alive until help arrived? First published in August 2017. Written by Helen Signy. Read by Zoe Meunier.

How a cute baby outfit became a symbol of hope, fate and faith for a young couple desperate for a child. First published November 2019. Written by Sarah Mouracade. Read by Zoe Meunier.

When a neighbour pulls an unconscious toddler from an ice stream, the little boy’s family fears the worst. But one doctor won’t give up hope. First published March 2016. Written by Derek Burnett. Narrated by Zoe Meunier.

At ll kilograms of feline flabulosity, Phat Phil needed to lose weight – but try telling him that. First published August 2020. Written by Lindsy Van Gelder. Read by Zoe Meunier.