Senior Planet Book Club: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley
Welcome to the final week discussing…..
A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley
If you haven’t already, read the last section titled “Returning” and let us know what you think in the comments section below! On Thursday, we’ll meet to discuss the book!
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book this Thursday, May 2 at 4:30pm EDT.
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Here is how you can obtain a copy of A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley:
Borrow Online
Most libraries in the U.S. allow patrons to borrow e-books or audiobooks through online systems or applications you can download to your smartphone. OverDrive and Hoopla are two of the most popular services. A Long Way Home is currently available on OverDrive HERE. If you are in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.
Order a Hard Copy
Contact your local bookstore to see if they are shipping books! We highly encourage you to support the independently owned bookstores in your area.
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Visit BookShop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.
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Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader or Tablet
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Don’t have a Nook? You can download the Nook app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
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Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Obtain a copy of the current book.
- Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
- After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of this article below.
- Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (The next Zoom session will take place this Thursday, May 2nd at 4:30pm ET. Click here for more details!)
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Comments
I love “A Long Way Home”. Heart breaking story of a child lost at 5 years old, yet the older Saroo was so grateful for his life and filled with hope to find his family of origin. When he does, he is so grateful for his two families. This book is beautifully written from his heart.
I really enjoyed this book. It was heartbreaking reading about Saroo being lost as a 5 year old. It really is miraculous that he survived his experience. I did not realize that his story was made into a movie.
I enjoyed reading the book. It was very interesting the way his life went full circle. As a young child I only imagined how scared I would be out there with one family. The grief his mother went through thinking she had lost two sons. I was happy his mother was able to see him but sorry his brother died.
It was a heartwarming story while being a sad story at the same time. So fascinating, how could a 5 year old child survive the streets and the railroad the way Saroo did. He was an extremely intelligent child and a lucky one. Loved the ending.
Good read. Heartbreaking initially; 5year old wandering the streets brought tears, although I knew he’d eventually be adopted. Just thinking of how scared he must have been, & his descriptions of hunger & poverty.
I haven’t seen the movie but I’m enjoying what I’m listening to. The life of 5 year old child shouldn’t have endure such hardship. It makes you appreciate your life.