Lion

Lion by Saroo Brierley
Reviewed by Tanya
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You've all probably heard of and/or seen the film, based on a true story about a young boy who survives getting lost on the streets of India and miraculously ends up getting adopted by an Australian family. Using Google earth he manages to track down his hometown and goes back to find his family. It was heartbreaking reading what Saroo had to go through as a 5 year old, yet incredible the way he managed to survive the rough streets and slums on his own. The book was originally titled " A Long Way Home: A Memoir" and was renamed to "Lion" to tie in with the movie. Having watched the movie, I picked up the book a few weeks later and his story is just as amazing. It's definitely worth a read as the book goes into so much more detail; in the film he doesn't remember much of his childhood however in the book when he moves to Australia he continuously goes over everything in his mind so as not to forget. It made me tear up on so many occasions (it would have been full blown tears if I read it in one go!) especially when he finds out what happens to his brother Guddu. If you're on the lookout for a short heart wrenching and emotional read, look no further!