{"title":"Sue Brierley","description":"\u003cp\u003eSue Brierley is an inspiring author known for her poignant and heartfelt storytelling. Her works delve deep into personal journeys and triumphs, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of life. As an accomplished writer in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Sue captures the essence of human experience with vivid detail and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable books, \u003cstrong\u003eLioness\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers readers an intimate glimpse into her personal life and the powerful story of her family's transformation. In this captivating memoir, Sue shares her insights and experiences, revealing the strength and courage that underpin her journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSue's writing is not just a reflection of her own life but a testament to the universal struggles and victories we all face. Her ability to connect with readers through her authentic voice makes Sue Brierley's works a must-read for anyone interested in compelling and transformative stories. Explore her collection to uncover inspiring narratives that resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lioness-by-sue-brierley-9780143796039","title":"Lioness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and moving account of adopting the boy who inspired the motion picture \u003cem\u003eLION\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaroo Brierley's journey home to a small village in India with the help of Google Earth became an internationally bestselling book and inspired the major motion picture \u003cem\u003eLION\u003c\/em\u003e. But the story of how his adoptive mother, Sue, came into his life half a world away in Tasmania is every bit as riveting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this uplifting and deeply personal book, Sue reveals for the first time her own traumatic childhood. The daughter of a violent alcoholic whose business gambles left her family destitute, she grew up in geographic and emotional isolation. When Sue married and broke free of her father, she was determined to also sever the cycle of despair and made the selfless decision not to have a biological child. Instead, inspired by a vision she'd had as a young girl, she chose to adopt two children in need - Saroo and Mantosh. Little did she imagine that twenty-five years later she would be portrayed on screen by another Australian mother who chose to adopt - Nicole Kidman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving and inspiring, \u003cem\u003eLioness\u003c\/em\u003e explores the myth of motherhood, how families are formed in many ways, and how love and perseverance can bring us together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373520408812,"sku":"9780143796039","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4676583482239.jpg?v=1744822508"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sue-brierley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}