How one woman raised $100,000 for cancer treatment she never needed
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People Who Knew Me
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Rosamund Pike, pictured below, stars as Emily, a woman who faked her own death on 9/11 and is now living happily in California. That's until she's diagnosed with breast cancer and decides to confront her past. Pike is natural and relatable, which puts this adaptation of Kim Hooper's novel streets ahead of the average radio drama. Convincing characters, 15-minute episodes and a gripping storyline fuel a need to hear more. Hannah Verdier