A Long Way Home
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A Long Way Home
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A Long Way Home
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.
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
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About the Author
Saroo Brierley was born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. He lives in Hobart, Tasmania.
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