{"title":"Saroo Brierley","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable true story of Saroo Brierley, an extraordinary author whose journey has touched hearts worldwide. Saroo's life narrative is encapsulated in his bestselling works, including \u003cem\u003eA Long Way Home\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLion: A Long Way Home\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eLion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaroo's story begins in India, where he was tragically separated from his family at a young age. After navigating various challenges, he was eventually adopted by an Australian family. Years later, using limited clues and remarkable perseverance, Saroo embarked on a journey to find his birth family. His tale of hope, determination, and resilience is captured beautifully in these compelling books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection falls under the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, offering an inspiring look into Saroo's life and the heartfelt connections formed across continents. Additionally, the \u003cem\u003eLion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition\u003c\/em\u003e adapts this powerful story for children, ensuring that audiences of all ages can learn about courage and the search for identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaroo Brierley’s works are not just stories but powerful narratives that encourage readers to look beyond the confines of fate and embrace the power of connection and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-long-way-home-by-saroo-brierley-9780143786504","title":"A Long Way Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds, now the major motion picture \u003cem\u003eLion\u003c\/em\u003e starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost hometown half a world away, he made global headlines. Saroo had become lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a couple in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being happy in his new family, Saroo always wondered about his origins. He spent hours staring at the map of India on his bedroom wall. When he was a young man, the advent of Google Earth led him to pore over satellite images of the country for landmarks he recognised. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for. 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(Saroo's) return journey will leave you weeping with joy and the strength of the human spirit.\" – Manly Daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A feel-good read about a remarkable journey.\" – Sun-Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"As well as the tale of his quest, he provides an informative and fascinating insight into how Third World families live with, and somehow survive, their poverty.\" – The Age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An incredible story of how one boy survived and prevailed through extreme circumstances to change his fortunes.\" – femail.com.au\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373497209068,"sku":"9780143572305","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2439243482239.jpg?v=1744822449"},{"product_id":"lion-a-long-way-home-young-readers-edition-by-saroo-brierley-9780143784760","title":"Lion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you imagine being lost and not finding your way home again? 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