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  • Written by: Saroo Brierley
  • Narrated by: Vikas Adam
  • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (98 ratings)

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A Long Way Home

Written by: Saroo Brierley
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
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Publisher's Summary

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 Long Way Home 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.

©2014 Saroo Brierley (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Excellent

I loved this story....
amazing part he was given a home to grow and found his mom... heartwarming story

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An inspirational story

There were so many emotional moments in this story that had me on the verge of tears but it's a heartwarming triumph of love and perseverance that I would recommend to anyone. I saw the movie Lion years ago so I didn't think I also needed to experience the book but I was definitely wrong. It was gripping from beginning to end and was well narrated as well.

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Inspiring

An amazing account of his journey and life. An emotional read. Also,very well narrated.

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Incredible story

Amazing story that you won't be able to stop listening. For anyone living in the west it will be eye opening.

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I liked it. amazing story

It was an incredible story. Story telling was pretty alright but not epic. Narrator good after you get used to him.

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Amazing

I’ve read this book twice in hardcover, so happy to have found it again on audible!

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Incredible. Remarkable. Humble.

one of the best true stories and incredibly inspiring in spite of the horrific and even near death experiences of little Saroo.

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Amazing

Very touching story, kept me engaged the entire time, couldn’t wait for the next chapter.

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Beautiful story

I loved listening to this book with my teenager. Such an interesting and inspiring story!

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Great Story

The story of Saroo is truly amazing. I did find the story abit repetitive but enjoyed. The narrator was very good

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