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A Long Way Home

Saroo Brierly
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A Long Way Home

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2013

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Saroo Brierly

A Long Way Home

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

India, Australia • 1980s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

1090L

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Super Short Summary

A Long Way Home chronicles Saroo Brierley's journey from being lost as a child in India to being adopted by an Australian family. His story highlights his incredible determination and use of technology to reunite with his biological family years later. This memoir explores themes of identity, family, and resilience.

Reviews & Readership

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A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierly receives praise for its emotional depth and inspirational story of a child's journey across continents to find his family, showcasing immense resilience and hope. However, some critics note occasional pacing issues and predictability. Overall, readers find it a moving and heartfelt memoir.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Long Way Home?

A reader who would enjoy A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley is likely captivated by true stories of resilience, identity, and the power of family connections. Fans of memoirs like Wild by Cheryl Strayed or Educated by Tara Westover, which explore personal transformation and self-discovery, will find this book equally compelling.

Book Details
Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

India, Australia • 1980s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

1090L

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