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Getting excited about the movie's imminent release, it was only when I watched an extended interview with Saroo and his mum on TV last week that I decided I needed to read the book before I see the Hollywood version of Saroo's story. I wanted to make sure I was clear on what really happened.
Because this is a truly remarkable story, and you have to think that the universe really was working hard to look after this little boy - the 5yo Sheru - and deliver him safely to a new life. It's so remarka ...more
Because this is a truly remarkable story, and you have to think that the universe really was working hard to look after this little boy - the 5yo Sheru - and deliver him safely to a new life. It's so remarka ...more

True story of a young boy who gets separated from his family in India and eventually ends up being adopted by an Australian couple. Human resilience at it's best true tale.
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