At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in 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...
At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in 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...
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At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in 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.
Despite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins. 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. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.
A media sensation, #1 international bestseller, and now an Academy Award-nominated motion picture, Lion is a moving, poignant, 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.
About the Author-
Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost birthplace half a world away, and his story made global headlines. That story is being published in several languages around the world and has been adapted into a major feature film. He was born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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LION is a gripping true story well told, making it a compelling audiobook. Narrator Vikas Adam's clear diction and engaging Australian accent are easy to embrace right from the beginning, a beginning that captivates with its air of mystery and remarkable revelations. The incredible true story of a lost child who travels from India to Australia is fascinating; assigning the elegant simplicity of good storytelling to Adam was a stroke of genius. His pacing is deliberate and calm, allowing listeners to absorb the story's details fully. There is no need to dress this story in a melodramatic voice--the story itself carries all the emotion we need. Rather, Adam steps back to give us space to feel it. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
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LION is a gripping true story well told, making it a compelling audiobook. Narrator Vikas Adam's clear diction and engaging Australian accent are easy to embrace right from the beginning, a beginning that captivates with its air of mystery and remarkable revelations. The incredible true story of a lost child who travels from India to Australia is fascinating; assigning the elegant simplicity of good storytelling to Adam was a stroke of genius. His pacing is deliberate and calm, allowing listeners to absorb the story's details fully. There is no need to dress this story in a melodramatic voice--the story itself carries all the emotion we need. Rather, Adam steps back to give us space to feel it. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
