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Modern WisdomApr 1, 2019

#060 - Robbyn Swan & Anthony Summers - The Disappearance Of Madeleine McCann

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Notable books mentioned: Looking for Madeline, The Kennedy Assassination, A Biography of Richard Nixon

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#060 - Robbyn Swan & Anthony Summers - The Disappearance Of Madeleine McCann mentions Looking for Madeline, The Kennedy Assassination, and A Biography of Richard Nixon with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Absolutely. There's no such thing as normal when the child that you have, the precious child that you have come by. Thanks to IVF. In the case of Mad…

I have a friend and sometime colleague in the United States who already done one book about that seemingly eternal story, the assassination of Presid…

I even in my foolishness a long time ago did a book that hasn't been torn to pieces by the by the hounds yet on the Kennedy assassination.

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Robbyn Swan and Anthony Summers are investigative journalists, authors & experts in the Madeleine McCann case. The disappearance of Madeline McCann is the world’s best known missing child case, and the recent Netflix series has reignited interest. From messy investigations to libellous press accusations, missing evidence and thousands of worldwide sightings, this case has fascinated and perplexed the public. Today, Robbyn & Anthony will take us through the most important elements of the case, tell us what the status of the investigation is now, and tell us their opinions on what really happened to Madeleine McCann. Extra Stuff: Submit Information - www.findmadeleine.com Looking For Madeleine Book - https://amzn.to/2YDXpiR Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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  • The conversation centers on biography of Richard Nixon.
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  • Referenced books include Looking for Madeline and The Kennedy Assassination.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in true crime and parental experiences in crisis and Aspiring historians and writers.

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Best for Individuals interested in true crime and parental experiences in crisisOften cited around emotional response to tragedy

There is an updated version of our book looking for Madeline. It was only went on the streets at the moment the Netflix series came out.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in true crime and parental experiences in crisis
Key quote: Absolutely. There's no such thing as normal when the child that you have, the precious child that you have come by. Thanks to IVF. In the case of Madeline disappears off the face of the earth.
The host discusses the intense scrutiny faced by the McCanns following the disappearance of their daughter, Madeline. They mention the book 'Looking for Madeline' as a resource for understanding the complexities of their situation and the emotional toll it takes on parents in such circumstances.
The Kennedy Assassination cover
Best for Aspiring historians and writersOften cited around collaboration on historical writing

I even in my foolishness a long time ago did a book that hasn't been torn to pieces by the by the hounds yet on the Kennedy assassination.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Aspiring historians and writers
Key quote: I have a friend and sometime colleague in the United States who already done one book about that seemingly eternal story, the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963.
The host mentions 'The Kennedy Assassination' to highlight the challenges faced by authors tackling complex historical subjects. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and intellectual exchange in producing credible and well-researched narratives.
ASIN: B0DD7H1DNF
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A Biography of Richard Nixon cover
Best for Readers interested in political history and biographies.Often cited around biography of Richard Nixon

We did a biography of Richard Nixon.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in political history and biographies.
Key quote: I even in my foolishness a long time ago did a book that hasn't been torn to pieces by the by the hounds yet on the Kennedy assassination.
The host briefly mentions having previously written a biography of Richard Nixon while discussing potential future book topics. This reference serves to highlight the host's experience in writing about significant historical figures.
ASIN: B06VVVR7F2
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Looking for Madeline cover
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Looking for Madeline

The host discusses the intense scrutiny faced by the McCanns following the disappearance of their daughter, Madeline. They mention the book 'Lookin…

The Kennedy Assassination cover
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The Kennedy Assassination

The host mentions 'The Kennedy Assassination' to highlight the challenges faced by authors tackling complex historical subjects. They emphasize the…

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A Biography of Richard Nixon

The host briefly mentions having previously written a biography of Richard Nixon while discussing potential future book topics. This reference serv…

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Madeleine McCann

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The discussion revolves around the recent Netflix series on the Madeleine McCann case, highlighting the investigation's handling and accuracy of the portrayal.

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Netflix series

Confidence: 80%

The Netflix series comes out firmly showing the flawed investigation that led to the McCanns being implicated.