Discuss Saroo’s childhood experiences in India within the context of poverty. How much of his ordeal is the direct result of economic status?

Strangers are sources of both kindness and danger in Saroo’s memoir. Using specific examples, discuss how this duality impacts the choices Saroo makes while on the streets of Kolkata and after he arrives at the orphanage.

Saroo strives to keep his memories of India fresh in his mind. What are his most vivid memories from this period? How do these memories shape his identity?