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A Long Way Home

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Saroo Brierley

A Long Way Home

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

India • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

1090L

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Super Short Summary

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley is a 2013 memoir that recounts Saroo’s journey after he is accidentally separated from his family in India at five and later adopted by an Australian couple. Navigating his new life in Australia, Saroo eventually uses Google Earth to find his way back to his Indian hometown 25 years later and reunites with his birth family. The book covers topics including poverty and child abandonment.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

73,224 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its gripping narrative and emotional depth, appreciating the author's journey from lost child to reunited son. Critics, however, note occasional pacing issues and a lack of detailed emotional introspection. Overall, it's valued for its heartfelt true story and inspirational message.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Long Way Home?

Readers who find inspiration in true stories of resilience, courage, and personal discovery will enjoy A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. Fans of Wild by Cheryl Strayed or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will appreciate Brierley's journey of identity and the transformative power of memory and technology.

4.3

73,224 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

India • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

1090L

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