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A Long Way Home

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A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley is a remarkable true story about a young Indian boy who gets separated from his family at a train station and finds himself lost thousands of miles from home. After being adopted by an Australian family, Saroo embarks on a journey years later to reunite with his biological family, using a combination of childhood memories and modern technology. This inspiring memoir explores themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of family.
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You might find this book captivating if you're drawn to incredible true stories of resilience and determination. It beautifully chronicles an inspiring journey of a young man's quest to find his lost family after being separated as a child in India and adopted by an Australian couple. If you appreciate tales of personal triumph, identity, and the power of hope amidst adversity, this memoir will likely resonate with you.

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A Long Way Home

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A true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds, now the major motion picture Lion starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara.

When Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost hometown half a world away, he made global headlines. Saroo had become lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a couple in Australia.

Despite being happy in his new family, Saroo always wondered about his origins. He spent hours staring at the map of India on his bedroom wall. When he was a young man, the advent of Google Earth led him to pore over satellite images of the country for landmarks he recognised. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for. Then he set off on a journey to find his mother.

A Long Way Home is a moving and inspirational true story that celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit - hope.

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A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley has been highly praised for its inspiring and emotional narrative. Reviewers often highlight Brierley's compelling journey from India to Australia and his perseverance in finding his lost family using Google Earth. The memoir is noted for its heartfelt storytelling and the triumph of human spirit and determination.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143786504

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Saroo Brierley was born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. He lives in Hobart, Tasmania.

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