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Lion

A Long Way Home

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Lion

By: Saroo Brierley
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
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A moving and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. It celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit: hope.

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.

©2013 Saroo Brierley (P)2016 Blackstone Audio South Asian Creators Inspiring

Critic Reviews

"A remarkable story.... [Brierley] provides an informative and fascinating insight into how Third World families live with, and somehow survive, their poverty." ( Saturday Age)
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This book drags on a bit, and is mot particularly well written. The childlike language used to describe his childhood is appropriate but continues to describe his adult years which is a bit awkward.

interesting

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I had seen the movie, but had not had the chance to read the book. I imagine it is difficult to narrate an Australian accent as a Canadian. It was hard to grasp hold of initially and took a while to get used to it. Eventually it be came easier, of which I am not sure if the narrator had a better grasp on it, or my ears picked it better. This is the first time using audible. I am an Avid reader, so found it was strange just listening. I am not sure if this is better, or just a different medium, as it is easy to get sidetracked by other tasks at hand.

Great story. An enjoyable tale.

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loved saroo's story! so incredible! i listened to it in record time it was so captivating how life contrasts over the world but love is the same!

brilliant read!

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This was a most moving story, so well told with insights and humility. I couldn't stop listening even if I had already seen the movie. The personal account, the details and the depths of emotion kept me spellbound. It is one miraculous story and outcome thanks to Saroo's patience and determination, but one can't help thinking of all these other lost or forgotten children who are left to face the harsh realities of India. Lion is a magnificent blend of two worlds, each enriched by the other.

Love and resilience

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Portrays the importance of humanity in unimaginable depths drawing what it truly means to be a conscientious responsible citizen in this day and age. A show of the unboundless human spirit with the intangible unbreakable connection of mother and child that withstands life's challenges, decades past and distances travelled.

A worthy read for the conscientious

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This is a truly amazing story. What he went through is just incredible. Amazing strength and resilience, and beautifully written.

Harrowing and beautiful

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This book had been on my list for ever so I was happy to get into it a week or so ago. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the way the author put his words together. An amazing story which reinstates how lucky we are.

A Great Story!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely. I loved this book from the beginning - so well written and read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Saroo of course - it was his story

What does Vikas Adam bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Vikas made it atmospheric...

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I can't even imagine how a 5 year old survived how he did ... so it made me laugh and cry

Any additional comments?

A must read

Wonderful story and so well read

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The story was good, the narration was questionable. Not sure what you would call that accent but it certainly wasn't Australian.

What's with the dodgy accent?

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Fantastic and fascinating true story. Narration in an annoying half Australian accent. Recommended and an essential companion to the film

Fascinating True Story

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