![]() Brierley was born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia. That story is being published in several languages around the world and is currently being adapted into a major feature film. At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India. When Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost birthplace half a world away, his story made global headlines. It celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit: hope. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.Ī Long Way Home is a moving, poignant, and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home, and pore over satellite images for landmarks he might recognize or mathematical equations that might further narrow down the labyrinthine map of India. A Long Way Home - Saroo Brierley, Larry Buttrose - Google Books The miraculous and triumphant story of a young man who rediscovers not only his childhood life and home.but an identity. Then it became the 1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia.ĭespite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins. Saroo Brierley Click to preview Add to Cart US10.99 Buy multiple copies Give this ebook to a friend Add to list More books by this author More books by this publisher Print & copy permissions Supported devices First it was a media sensation. He currently lives in Hobart, Tasmania.The miraculous and triumphant story of a young man who rediscovers not only his childhood life and home but an identity long-since left behind.Īt only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India. ![]() That story is being published in several languages around the world and is currently being adapted into a major feature film. When Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost home town half a world away, he made global headlines. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.Ī Long Way Home is a moving, poignant, and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. The young readers edition of the true story that inspired Lion, the Academy Award nominated film starring Dev Patel, David Wenham, Rooney Mara, and Nicole Kidman. Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home, and pore over satellite images for landmarks he might recognize or mathematical equations that might further narrow down the labyrinthine map of India. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia.ĭespite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins. The miraculous and triumphant story of a young man who rediscovers not only his childhood life and home.but an identity long-since left behind.Īt only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India.
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