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zoefruitcake's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the film when I saw it and the book was just as enjoyable. Even though I knew what happened in this tale of a lost 5 year old boy in India it was good to read it in his own words
maireadsbooks's review against another edition
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4.0
Such a sad but inspiring story. This book follows Saroo’s life from age 5 when he got separated and lost from his family in India, to getting adopted in Australia, and then finding his family again.
tiggerser's review against another edition
4.0
Read it all the way through from Miami to Austin flight. What a fascinating account of Saroo's childhood interwoven with his adult life. I do not want to spoil this for anyone, but you will enjoy his matter of fact way of telling his story. It is not full of sugar coating or superfluous words, it is deeply full of sorrow & survival as he faces the cruelty of big city India as a child on his own.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
5.0
Not only was this an astonishing true story, but it was also very well written.
So much about it makes me thankful to have grown up in Australia with loving parents.
I haven't watched the movie yet, but will now.
So much about it makes me thankful to have grown up in Australia with loving parents.
I haven't watched the movie yet, but will now.
gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
4.0
This story has an infectious simplicity that is often hard to find in books with a similar preface. It was not hyperbolous in the way some grand journey stories can be, instead it was so relatable and humble I kept reading wanting to know what happened next. An inspiring story of love, family and generosity.
gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
4.0
A re-read before I teach this to Year 8, but this is always such an uplifting and inspiring read for me. Every time I read this book, I find something new. A really interesting and at times harrowing tale about serendipity, destiny and determination.