A Long Way Home: A Memoir | 
pickThis was my book pick on this ‘books with movies‘ season of Book Interrupted. This is an amazing true story of a 5 year old in India that got caught on a train and ultimately got lost. He got adopted by a family in Australia and then 25 years later because of Google Earth was able to find home again. This is an incredible story with an unbelievably happy ending. The book was slow in places and the movie changed some things but I enjoyed both.
pickI don't remember the last time I read an entire book in one day. Nay, an entire book in five hours. Saroo's story captivated me. As soon as I put the book down, I watched the movie with my husband. I'm in awe of his resilience, persistence, and immense love for his family. What an incredible journey. 👏👏
What an incredibly heart-wrenching story.
pickSaroo goes on a long journey.
This is based on Saroo‘s real life journey across India/the world at 5 years old.
I enjoyed the first half of this book, but by the second half, he started to get repetitive in his story telling. He had a reason for it but for me when my attention span is very limited at this time making it difficult to stay interested.
Day 26: For fun, I am going to post one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want. #bookstoread #tbrpile @StaceyKondla
pickThis is story of how Saroo gets lost in India. He is then found by the authorities and adopted by an Australian family. As an adult he embarks on a daunting and seemingly impossible journey to find his birth mother and family.
A great tale of perseverance, love and what ifs. It is a well told and thoughtful read. Though a little bit too much detail on searching Google maps for my liking, it is worth the time.
Rug twining today while watching this movie. I was moved to tears. I highly recommend it.
pickI‘ve wanted to read this ever since I saw the film and I really enjoyed it! I was surprised by how closely the film stuck to the book which isn‘t normally the case. Saroo was a wonderful narrator and it‘s an incredible story. I learned a lot about Calcutta, international adoption and Australia - a lot for one book! I was hoping for a bit more on Mantosh and his other family members but still a great book
🚂 This is the true story of a boy from #India. He got on a train & got separated from his family. Since he couldn‘t remember the name of his town or his mom he was adopted to a couple from Australia.
It‘s so good. You should read it too.
Also it was made into the movie Lion. Has anyone seen it?
📸 Taken on the Verde Canyon Railroad in Arizona in 2017
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pickI really liked this book and highly recommend the audio version. (I hate movie version covers but no choice with the audio version. It‘s my only complaint of this audiobook.)
#AnglophileApril #TakeTheLongWayHome First, I LOVE this song and the entire album reminds me of summer sleep-away camp😊 Tagged memoir is the unforgettable story of Saroo Brierley, a 5yr old boy, who becomes separated from his brother while out in India. Not knowing the name of his neighborhood or what area he is from, Saroo is eventually placed in an orphanage and adopted by a couple in Australia. This book is his journey. Movie is amazing 💔
📚 Lion by Saroo Brierly (tagged)
🎥 Lion (based on tagged book)
🎶 “Emmylou” by First Aid Kit (from their album The Lion‘s Roar) This is the song that inspired Taylor Jenkins Reid to write Daisy Jones & the Six. I am currently obsessed with that book.
#ManicMonday
pickI loved loved loved the movie and the book was almost as good. If this were a fiction book you would say it defied belief. Amazing! #2018
pickRead this book after I watched Lion on Netflix (the film based on this book). It is so incredibly moving
my current #audiobook thanks to the #Library and #overdrive | #memoir
My ambitious June TBR, especially since I am thinking about rereading The Lunar Chronicles series this summer! Not pictured/ 2 ARCs and 1 library ebook. 📚 😃 #junetbr #tbr #readingresolutions
Taking a break from my evening read to get library books ordered for #24in48. May have gone a bit overboard. #icanstopanytime
I caught the end of this movie and looked up the book, only to find it was already on my TBR list. What an incredible story. My BRICS pick for #readharder.
My book club meets on Sunday and I just got my book in the mail. Guess I know what I'll be doing tonight and tomorrow.
My #bookhaul from Sunday that i did while we had our #phillylitsymeetup
pickThis is an inspiring story, but I'll be honest about the writing. I thought it was simplistic and not in line with the obvious complexity of feelings and experiences. For a book with a credited ghostwriter, I was surprised at how almost childish the writing was. Criticisms aside, the themes of love, loss, and fitting in are universal and I'm glad I read this. Now I can watch the movie since it's on Netflix. Full review at www.thebibliophage.com
Listening to Saroo's story this week. Why do publisher's change the name of a book? It's weird ...
pickConfession: I watched the movie first.
Darn that Audible sale! I'm most excited to listen to Lion, based on its great reviews here and raves from my DIL. I've also gotten in the habit of picking up audio versions of longer books so as to make reading them move faster.
#nonfictionchallenge17 #audiobooks
Haven't watched the movie yet, but Vikas Adams is an excellent narrator so why not.
pickAmazing memoir! I saw the movie Lion before I read the book. The book ties in perfectly. Some things Saroo described were VERY disturbing. Therefore, I would not recommend this book to a child under the age of 13. Saroo's experience could be very inspiring to those searching for birth parents or those who want to adopt a child from another country.
More #saturdaying ... I predict I'm gonna cry.
pickSimply written and told this is an incredibly moving true story of survival and hope. At the age of 5, with no education and nothing but the clothes he was wearing, Saroo became separated from his family on a railroad platform in India. After surviving on his own,on the crowded streets of Calcutta he was eventually placed in an orphanage & adopted by an Australian couple. This is his unbelievable journey. #TissuesRequired #AsSeenOnTV
#splashintosummerreads Here's my small #TBR because I NEVER stick to a plan...
"It was a decision that, in fact, changed the destiny of my life."
pickThis was such a great and touching story. The idea that a 5 year old could survive on their own through such poverty is mind blowing. The love of a mother is so beautiful. To think that she waited 24 years for him to return is incredible. This story also raised the issues in the adoption process and the poor state of India and its millions of children. I'm new to non fiction and am so glad I read this.
I've yet to read this memoir (or see "Lion", the movie based on it).
#LongLongWayFromHome
#RockinMay
pickWow! This was an amazing, poignant, and beautifully told story. The audio version was very well-done.
I veeery rarely buy physical books, I'm a library girl! But I do buy audiobooks that my library doesn't have, and I already pre-ordered Maggie Stiefvater's newest book! 💕📚 A big THANK YOU to everyone who played along for #aprilamazingreads. Planning to do one in early May too; stay tuned!
Took my daughter and 3 of her friends to the mall today to celebrate her birthday a little early. Pierced her ears, got McDonald's at the food court, played in the play area, and hit the candy store for their "party favors". It was super cute (basically an almost-7yo's perfect morning), but the giggling was a *little* much. ? So I chose to finish my audiobook on the way home. It's SO SO SO good!! Highly recommended!
pickWhat an incredible story! I'm glad I chose the book over the movie. 🤓
Oh man this book is GRIPPING. I can't stop listening, and Saroo Brierley definitely counts as an #inspiringauthor. His life story is unbelievable!! #aprilamazingreads
I've heard a lot about this one! Just starting it, hope it's as good as the hype. 🙂
https://www.bookinterrupted.com/episodes-podcast/episode/4e45fc2b/a-long-way-hom... (edited) 6mo