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Saroo Brierly

    This author is known for an extraordinary personal journey that became a global phenomenon. Lost to his family in India at a young age, his remarkable tale of resilience and hope led to a reunion with his birth mother after twenty-five years. His story powerfully illustrates the enduring strength of familial bonds and the human spirit's capacity to overcome immense challenges.

    A Long Way Home
    • 2014

      Aged five, Saroo Brierley was separated from his older brother and ended up alone on the streets of Calcutta. After weeks surviving alone, he was taken into an orphanage and later adopted by an Australian couple. Although happy with his new family, Saroo couldn't help but think about the family he'd lost. Years later, he swapped the map of India on his wall for Google Earth, scouring it for landmarks he knew from his childhood. One day, he saw something he recognised. And he set off on a journey to find his mother, half a world away ..

      A Long Way Home