✪5-year-old Saroo Brierley woke up on a train heading 2,000km away from his home in India & thought he’d never see his family again. Accidentally orphaned, an Australian family adopted him but Saroo couldn’t let go of the thought that his family mighty still be alive. 25 years later, he embarked on a quest to find the truth and what happens next is truly unbelievable.
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Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood home in an incredible journey from India to Australia and back.
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First it was a media sensation. Then it became the New York Times bestseller and #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it’s Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara—nominated for six Academy Awards!
This is the miraculous and triumphant story of Saroo Brierley, a young man who used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood life and home in an incredible journey from India to Australia and back again…
At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia.
Despite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins. Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home, and pore over satellite images for landmarks he might recognize or mathematical equations that might further narrow down the labyrinthine map of India. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.
A Long Way Home is a moving, poignant, and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. It celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit: hope.
The Long Way Home – A Journey of Hope and Discovery
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Lost as a child. Found as a man. Saroo Brierley’s incredible true story spans continents, decades, and the unbreakable bonds of family. From the bustling streets of India to an unexpected life in Australia, and finally, back to the home he could never forget—this is a tale of survival, resilience, and the power of hope.
From Bestseller to Blockbuster
What began as a media sensation became the New York Times and international bestseller A Long Way Home, later adapted into the critically acclaimed film Lion, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara—nominated for six Academy Awards.
Through pictures, videos, and text, this page explores Saroo’s extraordinary journey, his unwavering determination, and how modern technology helped reunite him with his past.
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The Long Way Home – Een Reis van Hoop en Herontdekking
Verdwaald als kind. Gevonden als man. Het ongelooflijke, waargebeurde verhaal van Saroo Brierley beslaat continenten, decennia en de onbreekbare band van familie. Van de drukke straten van India naar een onverwacht leven in Australië, en uiteindelijk terug naar het thuis dat hij nooit kon vergeten – dit is een verhaal over overleving, veerkracht en de kracht van hoop.
Van Bestseller tot Blockbuster
Wat begon als een mediagebeurtenis groeide uit tot de New York Times- en internationale bestseller A Long Way Home, later verfilmd als het veelgeprezen Lion, met Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman en Rooney Mara – genomineerd voor zes Academy Awards.
Met foto’s, video’s en tekst verkent deze pagina Saroo’s buitengewone reis, zijn vastberadenheid en hoe moderne technologie hem hielp om zijn verleden terug te vinden.
“A Long Way Home” is a memoir by Saroo Brierley that chronicles his journey from being a five-year-old child in India who got lost and ended up being adopted by an Australian couple, to his quest as a young adult to find his birth family. Some of the key points of the book include:
Saroo grew up in a small village in India with his mother, brothers, and sister. One night, when he was five years old, he got lost on a train and ended up in Kolkata, thousands of miles away from his home.
Saroo survived on the streets of Kolkata for several weeks before being taken in by an orphanage. Eventually, he was adopted by an Australian couple and moved to Tasmania.
Saroo had a happy childhood in Australia, but as he grew older, he became increasingly curious about his birth family and his past. He began to have vivid memories of his life in India and decided to try to find his way back home.
Saroo used Google Earth to trace his way back to his hometown in India, and eventually, he was able to reunite with his birth mother and sister. The reunion was emotional and powerful, and Saroo finally felt a sense of closure about his past.
“A Long Way Home” is a story of resilience, determination, and the power of love. Saroo’s journey is an inspiring reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.
This Couple Adopted An Indian Boy, But 25 Years Later They Found Out Truth About His Birth Family
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24 apr 2024
This couple’s decision to adopt an Indian boy changed their lives forever. When Saroo Brierley was five years old, he was separated from his family in India and ended up in an orphanage in Calcutta. Adopted by an Australian couple, Sue and John Brierley, Saroo began a new life with them in Australia. Little did any of them know, his incredible journey was just beginning.
But how could a seemingly routine train journey turn into a life-changing event that would alter the course of Saroo’s entire life? And how did he navigate the challenges of tracing his past in a foreign land?
Join us as we explore Saroo’s life-changing adventure and the powerful reunion with his birth mother.
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True Story of A 5 Years Old Indian Boy Gets Lost On a Train Which Takes Him Thousands of Miles Away
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Going Home After 25 Years with Google Earth | Saroo Birerley | Google Zeitgeist
18 sep 2013
Saroo Birerly recounts the incredible story of how he found his birth mother and family that inspired the Academy-Award nominated film Lion.
Google Zeitgeist is a collection of talks by people who are changing the world. Hear entrepreneurs, CEOs, storytellers, scientists, and dreamers share their visions of how we can shape tomorrow.
1 Lost in India at 5 Years Old, Saroo Brierley spent 25 Years Trying to Find His Family | Goalcast
2 Saroo’s incredible journey to find his long lost family | 60 Minutes Australia
5 jul. 2019
3 – 60 Minutes Australia: The long way home (2017), part one
Gepubliceerd op 4 jun. 2017
4 – 60 Minutes Australia: The long way home (2017), part two
Gepubliceerd op 4 jun. 2017
Joel De Carteret’s remarkable journey proves the power of love can overcome truly impossible odds. There’s an extraordinary ending to this story, but it begins with heartbreak. As a five year old Joel got hopelessly lost from his mother when he wandered away from the family home and into a bustling city market in the Philippines. He searched and searched but couldn’t find her, and eventually was taken to an orphanage. Imagine his despair as for the next 18 months this little boy contemplated a future with little hope. But Joel is plucky and also lucky. He’s adopted by a caring and loving Australian family. He goes on to lead a happy and successful life here, except something is always missing. Six months ago, 30 years after getting lost, Joel De Carteret couldn’t ignore the pain any longer. He had to find his birth mother. But in a country of one hundred million, where would he even start to look? Reporter:
Liam Bartlett
Producer: Jo Townsend
5 – 60 Minutes Australia: The long way home (2017), part three
6 Little boy lost in market embarks on journey to find family | 60 Minutes Australia
17 jun. 2020
For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
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7 – Defying odds of one hundred million to one to find long lost mum | 60 Minutes Australia
For more than a quarter century, Saroo Brierley searched for his family before finding his way back home with the help of #GoogleEarth. Watch the incredible true story of hope, determination and technology.
9 – 60 Minutes Australia: Lost & Found (2013) – Part One
Gepubliceerd op 26 apr. 2017
10 – 60 Minutes Australia: Lost & Found (2013) – Part Two
Educational: This video is essential viewing
Educational: This video is essential viewing
11 – Saroo Brierley Went Through ‘Hell On Earth’ Before Reuniting With His Mother | TODAY
13 – ‘Lion’ Star Sunny Pawar on Playing Little Saroo
9 jan. 2017
14 – Roshani reunites with mother 28 years after she was forced to give her up | 60 Minutes Australia
Gepubliceerd op 13 sep. 2018
For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Tom Steinfort look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
16 – 2 sets of identical twins switched at birth reunite
17 – Twin Sisters Separated at Birth Reunite on ‘GMA’
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18 – Mothers discover their babies were switched at birth | 60 Minutes Australia
19 – The Gatwick Baby – Abandoned At Birth
Gepubliceerd op 24 sep. 2014
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-g…
Hi my name is Steve and I was abandoned as a baby on the 10th of April 1986 at Gatwick Airport I was found by a lady that worked at the airport i was found in the ladies toilets, the doctors believed I was around 10 days old, I was given the birth date of the 31st March however I don’t know if that is the day I was born but that is the day I celebrate my birthday.
When I was abandoned I was in the newspapers and all over the news. I was named by airport staff as Gary Gatwick
My first birth certificate states I was named as Gary Laker. I was adopted later on and my name changed to Steven Gary Hydes.
I am searching for any information as to what happened to me. I started my search around 9 years ago where i appealed for help on Meridian Mews, GMTV, and local newspapers, where as I then met the women who found me and other people who were involved in my case I then appeared in a documentary on channel 2 called found, I then stopped my search for a while as i had my daughter and started again 2 years ago when I appeared in a documentary on BBC 3 in April 2011 called The Gatwick Baby Abandoned at Birth.
Following this I went in national newspapers again, this morning and the late late show in Ireland. the documentary also went worldwide but unfortunately I have not found out what happened to me the day or the days before I was abandoned. since doing the Documentary I have had a son and although I have a happy family I want to know what happened to me in the early days as I do not know my name, birthday or if I have any brothers or sisters.
I am looking for any information that anyone might know or have to find out what happened to me you can message me on Facebook or on my email address at the top. I do have someone helping me who has helped me since day one and is happy to talk to anyone in confidence without me knowing if you wish. any little detail is a lot to me as I know nothing.
I was left in baby grows and blankets but no note was left they say I had been well cared for. you can view the photos of my baby grows and blankets in my photos.
You can view my story:-
Guardian – http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyl…
Daily Mail – http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic…
BBC Three – http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010fq9r
Daily Mirror – http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-lif…
BBC News – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13001370
Metro – http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/reviews/860…
Keith is the person helping me and if anyone wishes to contact him in strict confidence instead of my self they can contact him on buddyatkeepers@hotmail.co.uk,he is happy to speak to anyone and would pass on a charity s information if they wish to discuss with someone more private however what is said to Keith will not even get back to me if that is there wish.I appreciate people sharing my page as this gives me more chance of finding out information someone out there must know and i want my biological family to know that i have no anger towards what happened as I believe what they did they would have had a very good reason, I understand my mum may have a family where they will know nothing about me or her past and that I understand but I have a whole family out there that I know nothing about.
20 What happens when children switched at birth aren’t swapped back? | 60 Minutes Australia
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23 okt. 2021
It’s been one of the most extraordinary stories ever reported on 60 Minutes, two boys born on the same day who were switched at birth. Two years later, the mothers discovered the terrible truth: they’d each been raising the wrong child. Then, the agonising decision – should they give back the sons they’d believed were their own? Well, they chose nurture over nature and decided not to swap the boys back. Today, they’re teenagers, having grown up living the other’s life – for one it’s been a tough life on the breadline, while the other has struck it lucky.
For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
21 Woman’s DNA Test Revealed A Shocking Family Secret | Megyn Kelly TODAY
1 dec. 2020
22 – Separated at Birth: Twins and Triplets Reunite after Cruel Experiment | ENDEVR Documentary
Separated at Birth: Twins and Triplets Reunite after Cruel Experiment | ENDEVR Documentary
Postpartum Psychosis Tragedy – When the Health System Fails Mothers: 
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In the 1960s Identical twins and triplets were secretly split up in infancy and studied by psychoanalysts for decades. This documentary examines the traumatic, long-term effects of the separations — and continuing deception — on the twins and their adoptive families.
23 – 18-Year-Old Kidnapped at Birth Speaks Out About Accused Kidnapper
24 – Teen Kidnapped As Baby Defends Abductor: ‘She Will Always Be Mom’ | TODAY
25 – Woman accused of kidnapping baby faces bio mom in court
28 – Meet Alice Plebuch, A Woman Who Discovered That Her Father Was Switched At Birth | Megyn Kelly TODAY
29 Bitter family saga as mothers discover sons were switched at birth | 60 Minutes Australia
30 – William Tyrrell investigation: Largest manhunt in Australian history | 60 Minutes Australia
31 – Neighbour tells William Tyrrell inquest of ‘boy in Spiderman suit’ sighting
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A neighbour has told an inquest into the disappearance of William Tyrrell that he is 100 per cent sure he saw a boy in a Spiderman suit, the day the toddler disappeared.
32 Hero cop found guilty of illegal recording in William Tyrrell investigation | 60 Minutes Australia
Supporting evidence: All known Yowie sightings from the region William Tyrell was abducted from (The Australian Mid North Coastal region) https://youtu.be/xTBVUjdqlHE
33 How Bike Shop Owner Discovered He Was Jeff Bezos’ Dad
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35 How three children survived being stranded on a deserted island | 60 Minutes Australia
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36 The children of priests searching for their fathers | Compass
17 aug 2023 #ABCNewsAustralia #ABCNewsIndepth
Hidden Children – an explosive investigation into the hundreds of previously hidden children now using DNA, and their voices, to claim that their biological fathers are in fact priests.
It’s a secret the Catholic Church has been desperate to hide for decades.
Suzanne Smith, the journalist who helped bring about the royal commission into Institutional responses to child sexual abuse, follows one man in particular.
Brendan Watkins is the son of a priest and nun. It took him 30 years to find his biological parents because of the obstacles that were put in place along the way. Then he discovered he wasn’t the only child treated this way. There are hundreds more.
In this special investigation by Compass, we follow Brendan’s journey, and probe deeper, airing the stories of those hidden children and their mothers, who‘ve suffered from the Church’s silence and denial.
ABC News In-depth takes you deeper on the big stories, with long-form journalism from Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Australian Story, Planet America and more, and explainers from ABC News Video Lab.
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