Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Sudha Murty is a memoir that shares the author’s experiences and observations through a series of personal anecdotes and stories. The book covers a wide range of topics, including social issues, personal challenges, and inspirational encounters with people from various walks of life. Through these stories, Murty highlights themes of resilience, compassion, and the impact of small acts of kindness. The title refers to an event where Murty’s act of sewing three thousand stitches became a metaphor for the larger themes of connection and personal growth explored in the book.