Saroo Brierley

About the Author

Saroo Brierley is an inspiring author whose remarkable life story has captivated readers worldwide. Born in rural India, he became separated from his family at the tender age of five during a train journey that took him over a thousand miles away to Kolkata. Surviving on the streets before being adopted by an Australian family, Brierley grew up in Tasmania, where he later harnessed the power of Google Earth to rediscover his hometown and reunite with his birth mother after 25 years. In his poignant memoir, he chronicles this extraordinary odyssey of loss, resilience, and reunion, offering a testament to the human spirit's unyielding drive to find home. Brierley's narrative not only highlights the challenges faced by street children but also celebrates the bonds of family that transcend borders and time.