In 1987, Sue and John Brierly adopted a little boy from India named Saroo. Years later, Saroo would go on to discover his birth family via Google Earth and his story would be made into a Hollywood film named Lion.

But it’s the story behind that story that Holly and Andrew are focusing on today. Sue, Saroo’s mum, has written a book called Lionness, and it’s all about the years she waited for her sons to arrive, and why her family trauma helped her decide to adopt.

On the latest episode of This Glorious Mess, Sue tells Holly and Andrew what happened before Lion, and before Nicole Kidman played her…

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Hosts:Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

With thanks to: Sue Brierley, you can find her book Lioness at any good bookstore.

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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In 1987, Sue and John Brierly adopted a little boy from India named Saroo. Years later, Saroo would go on to discover his birth family via Google Earth and his story would be made into a Hollywood film named Lion.
But it&rsquo;s the story behind that story that Holly and Andrew are focusing on today. Sue, Saroo&rsquo;s mum, has written a book called Lionness, and it&rsquo;s all about the years she waited for her sons to arrive, and why her family trauma helped her decide to adopt.
On the latest episode of This Glorious Mess, Sue tells Holly and Andrew what happened before Lion, and before Nicole Kidman played her&hellip;
CREDITS
Hosts: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/holly-wainwright/">Holly Wainwright</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/andrew-daddo/">Andrew Daddo</a>
With thanks to: Sue Brierley, you can find her book&nbsp;Lioness&nbsp;at any good bookstore.
Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh
Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff
CONTACT US
Send us an email at tgm@mamamia.com.au
Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright?&nbsp; Sign up here... <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/">https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/</a>
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?&nbsp; You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>
This episode is brought to you by Kraft Mac and Cheese.&nbsp;

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