Three Thousand Stitches

So often, it is the most simple acts of courage that have the greatest impact on the lives of others. Sudha Murty encounters many such stories through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation, as well as her own youth, family life, and travels… And she tells them in her trademark clear-eyed, warm-hearted tone. She speaks openly about the significance of her work in the devadasi community, her struggles as the only female student in her engineering college, and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father’s kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are small and large daily struggles and victories. Each of the real-life stories in this collection reflects a life lived with grace, revealing both the beauty and ugliness of human nature.