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Lioness

The extraordinary untold story of Sue Brierley, mother of Saroo, the boy known as LION

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Lioness

By: Sue Brierley
Narrated by: Anna Skellern
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 Saroo Brierley's journey home to a small village in India with the help of Google Earth became an internationally bestselling book and inspired the major motion picture LION. But the story of how his adoptive mother, Sue, came into his life half a world away in Tasmania is every bit as riveting.

In this uplifting and deeply personal book Sue reveals for the first time her own traumatic childhood. The daughter of a violent alcoholic whose business gambles left her family destitute, she grew up in geographic and emotional isolation. When Sue married and broke free of her father she was determined to also sever the cycle of despair, and made the selfless decision not to have a biological child. Instead, inspired by a vision she'd had as a young girl, she chose to adopt two children in need - Saroo and Mantosh. Little did she imagine that twenty-five years later she would be portrayed on screen by another Australian mother who chose to adopt - Nicole Kidman.

Moving and inspiring, Lioness explores the myth of motherhood, how families are formed in many ways, and how love and perseverance can bring us together. Parenting & Families Relationships Fatherhood Adoption
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What an amazing story told from a mother's perspective. I ached for Sue's family for their pain and suffering while she was so young. I cheered her marriage to a kind man. And I listened intently as she retold Saroo's story. A very enjoyable book.

An Emotional Roller-coaster

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Enjoyed the story, felt educated & appreciate Sue sharing her's & John's journey & gained much insight into adoption. The gift received having Saroo & Mantosh came into their lives.
Enlightening of Saroo's story too.

Powerful, Healing & informative

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Loved it! Felt like the narrator was Sue herself! Very emotive and strong delivery of this incredible story!

Great Listen!

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Sue is an amazing mother. Saroo is an incredible man. Emotional, beautiful, heart breaking story.

Powerful story of a mother's love.

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I absolutely loved this book. Interesting to learn the other side of the story of Lion.
Highly recommended.

Awesome and interesting

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