Lion

by Saroo Brierley, Larry Buttrose Narrated by Vikas Adam

Overview

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.

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Lion, previously published as A Long Way Home
 
“Amazing stuff.”—The New York Post
 
“So incredible that sometimes it reads like a work of fiction.”—Winnipeg Free Press (Canada)
 
“A remarkable story.”—Sydney Morning Herald Review
 
“I literally could not put this book down...[Saroo's] return journey will leave you weeping with joy and the strength of the human spirit.”—Manly Daily (Australia)
 
“We urge you to step behind the headlines and have a read of this absorbing account...With clear recollections and good old-fashioned storytelling, Saroo...recalls the fear of being lost and the anguish of separation.”—Weekly Review (Australia)

APRIL 2017 - AudioFile

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

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169752069
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	896,793

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