Last month, my bookclub read A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. It's a memoir of Saroo's journey to find his biological mother. He was born in India, and at the age of 5 got lost and was sent to an orphanage (that's the short version!). His adoption brought him to Australia where he grew up with great parents but still felt a longing to know where he had come from.
His search was long and tedious as his 5 year old memory was all he had. And as technology improved and the Internet became faster and better, he soon found his way back. It's really an interesting story and really a miracle that his family did reunite.
The book itself was a quick read and didn't seem to be embellished or anything. In fact, some chapters seemed a little mundane (just like some days in my own life I supposed!). The movie I hear that is coming will probably be really good -- getting to see the India in which he grew up and the shock of going back as an adult would make a great visual. And to see the emotions played out might also be easier than reading about them.
I loved the story and am so thankful he found his way home.
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