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Lion
- A Long Way Home
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A moving 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.
When 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.
Despite 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. Then he set off on a journey to find his mother.
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- Sarah Harris
- 23-11-2020
brilliant read!
loved saroo's story! so incredible! i listened to it in record time it was so captivating how life contrasts over the world but love is the same!
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-03-2017
Love and resilience
This was a most moving story, so well told with insights and humility. I couldn't stop listening even if I had already seen the movie. The personal account, the details and the depths of emotion kept me spellbound. It is one miraculous story and outcome thanks to Saroo's patience and determination, but one can't help thinking of all these other lost or forgotten children who are left to face the harsh realities of India. Lion is a magnificent blend of two worlds, each enriched by the other.
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- E.
- 12-03-2017
A worthy read for the conscientious
Portrays the importance of humanity in unimaginable depths drawing what it truly means to be a conscientious responsible citizen in this day and age. A show of the unboundless human spirit with the intangible unbreakable connection of mother and child that withstands life's challenges, decades past and distances travelled.
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- Craig
- 30-07-2017
Harrowing and beautiful
This is a truly amazing story. What he went through is just incredible. Amazing strength and resilience, and beautifully written.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-2018
A Great Story!
This book had been on my list for ever so I was happy to get into it a week or so ago. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the way the author put his words together. An amazing story which reinstates how lucky we are.
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- Fiona
- 22-01-2018
Wonderful story and so well read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Definitely. I loved this book from the beginning - so well written and read.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Saroo of course - it was his story
What does Vikas Adam bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Vikas made it atmospheric...
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I can't even imagine how a 5 year old survived how he did ... so it made me laugh and cry
Any additional comments?
A must read
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- M Shizzle
- 04-04-2019
What's with the dodgy accent?
The story was good, the narration was questionable. Not sure what you would call that accent but it certainly wasn't Australian.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-2021
Great story. An enjoyable tale.
I had seen the movie, but had not had the chance to read the book. I imagine it is difficult to narrate an Australian accent as a Canadian. It was hard to grasp hold of initially and took a while to get used to it. Eventually it be came easier, of which I am not sure if the narrator had a better grasp on it, or my ears picked it better. This is the first time using audible. I am an Avid reader, so found it was strange just listening. I am not sure if this is better, or just a different medium, as it is easy to get sidetracked by other tasks at hand.
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- Duncan Smith
- 08-02-2017
Fascinating True Story
Fantastic and fascinating true story. Narration in an annoying half Australian accent. Recommended and an essential companion to the film
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-02-2017
Amazing how resilient a childs mind can be<br />
Saroo has taught me that as a mother in the westernised world we can often baby our kids too much and do not realise how clever and able our children really are
thank you for sharing your story
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