37 pages 1 hour read

Conor Grennan

Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal is Conor Grennan’s memoir detailing his work and travels in Nepal. Beginning in 2004, Grennan volunteers at Little Princes Children’s Home, initially to impress friends. His connection to the children leads him to realize many are victims of child trafficking. He establishes Next Generation Nepal (NGN) to reunite children with their families, ultimately returning to the U.S. to marry and support NGN. The book addresses child trafficking and family separation during the Nepalese civil war.

Reviews & Readership

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Little Princes by Conor Grennan is largely praised for its heartfelt and inspiring narrative about his efforts to reunite trafficked children with their families in Nepal. Reviewers commend its engaging storytelling and emotional depth. However, some critique it for occasional melodramatic moments. Overall, it is deemed a powerful and moving read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Little Princes?

Readers who would enjoy Little Princes by Conor Grennan are often interested in inspirational memoirs and global humanitarian issues. Fans of Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea and Tracy Kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains will appreciate Grennan's journey of compassion and adventure in Nepal, blending personal growth with a mission to reunite lost children with their families.

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Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre

Travel Literature

Inspirational

Biography

Topics

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Military / War

Love / Sexuality

Themes

Society: War

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt

Relationships: Family