Brierley was born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, 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 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. 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. I enjoy reading memoirs occasionally, and this story just seemed so incredible that I couldn’t resist! Summary (from Goodreads) She had just finished reading it and offered to let me borrow it. This book was recommended to me by a friend. Little Lion: A long way home not only brings this story to life for a younger set of readers and makes the genre of memoirs and true stories a little more accessible to this age range.My Rating: ***** (5 out of 5 Stars) Why Did I Read? This is a story of hope and perseverance made accessible to a younger audience through picture book form.
The sense of place is evoked realistically, as are the emotions of the characters. Whatley’s illustrations, ranging from small black and white vignettes to large colour illustrations, portray Saroo’s journey and life in a realistic and heartfelt way. While growing up in a loving household Saroo never forgets his family and after many painstaking hours using Google Earth, he eventually locates his hometown. He then travels to Calcutta, as it was known then, by train after falling asleep in an empty carriage, waiting for his big brother.Īfter sleeping on the streets, he is rescued and taken to an orphanage, where he is adopted by a couple in Tasmania, Australia. Beginning in India when Saroo was a little boy, we meet his family and learn what his life was like, harsh and poverty stricken, but happy. With a long written text, Saroo’s story is illustrated with Whatley’s exquisite illustrations. The well-known story of Saroo Brierley’s long search for his family and his home town is now available in picture book form for young readers.
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