Saroo Brierley was born is a small Indian town. In 1986, aged only 5, he lost all contact with his family when he was at a train station waiting for his brother. He never saw his brother again.
After living on the streets of Calcutta for three weeks by himself, Saroo was placed in a local orphanage and went on to be adopted by an Australian family. He grew up with his new parents in Hobart, Tasmania where he spent the next 25 years. But he was unable, and unwilling, to forget the land of his childhood.
Determined to rediscover his past he embarked on a virtual odyssey of his homeland and, after many hours poring over Google Earth, armed only the images that were etched into his brain as a five year old, he embarked on an incredible story of survival and sheer determination.
Saroo’s story has been made into a bestselling autobiography, A Long Way Home, and an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated film, Lion.
My two sons saw the movie and was very touched. I will be sure to see the movie also.
I look forward to the meeting.
Thank you, Betty Jo Sheehy
Looking forward to the meeting.
Betty Sheehy
Such a touching Movie… As in our business perserverance and determination breeds a multitude of Successes!
So excited what a moving story. Such perseverance.
My family recently watched this touching story, I am beyond thrilled to hear this story in person and to meet such a beautiful soul. Thank you Saroo and CB Gen Blue!
I am so thrilled you are coming. I connected with your movie, and I am looking forward to meeting you. Congratulations on the movie and the book!
Sam would love to do a short interview for Nice Guys on Business podcast to discuss reasons to attend Gen Blue 2017.
I’m absolutely thrilled that you are coming to Gen Blue and have the opportunity to meet you!! Your movie moved me to the core, what an incredible journey and lesson for all of us! Can’t wait! 🙂