Metamorphosis from CBC Radio show

Metamorphosis from CBC Radio

Summary: From Jesus Christ to Ebenezer Scrooge, from Franz Kafka to The Biggest Loser, the world has always been captivated by tales of trouble, epiphany and redemption. Richard Syrett, host of last summer’s Out of Their Minds, brings listeners 10 such stories of profound personal transformation in Metamorphosis.

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 Nobody's Victim | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

The story of a young Hungarian woman who comes to Canada for a better life. Instead she is forced into sexual slavery, working in strip clubs and massage parlors. But Timea Nagy would soon prove she’s nobody’s victim. Instead she broke free and now runs a support group for human trafficking survivors

 Out of the Blue | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

An orthopedic surgeon survives a lightning strike and discovers a surprising musical ability.

 The Gift | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

A man born with a congenital heart defect that killed his sister now climbs mountains after receiving a heart transplant. The father of five took along a team of doctors and his efforts have helped reshape views on what transplant recipients can and can’t do.

 Open Arms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

A Colombian man who lost both arms in an accident is embraced by the Toronto Hispanic community, who then raise $37,000 to buy him two prosthetic arms. But after he is convicted of smuggling heroin into Canada, his fellow parishioners are left feeling betrayed and confused.

 Love Thy Neighbour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

A mother whose only child was shot dead shows the ultimate forgiveness, by inviting her son’s killer to live next door.

 Witness at Dos Erres | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

A Guatemalan man who witnessed the massacre of his entire village as a boy flees to Canada and dedicates his life to seeking justice for those responsible for this horrible crime.

 The Convert | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1649

Lots of people experience close calls, but not everyone interprets a brush with death as a sign from God to spread the gospel. A plane crash leaves the 21-yr old co-pilot’s career in ashes and his life in the balance, but the experience causes him to re-evaluate his life and the part religion plays in it

 Life After Hate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1649

A former neo-Nazi skinhead who viciously beat gays and blacks repents and dedicates his life to peace education and promoting tolerance.

 Force of Nature | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1649

A young Canadian girl who was nearly swept away by a tsunami goes on to make her own waves, earning a spot on one of Canada's most impressive university swim teams, and heads to Africa to build houses.

 Skid Row CEO | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1649

A former Vancouver heroin addict and street person gets clean and becomes a company president and CEO.

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