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3.84 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
One of the best shirt stories that i have ever read.
In this book , the author talks about small snippet related to her life and how it effected her and molded her in the way she is.
These 11 short stories are simple and feel like a breath of fresh air .
This is a book everyone can relate with because you feel connected to the author because some of the situations most of us faced in our lives or experienced.
You should pick this book up if you are looking for a light and a feel good book :D
In this book , the author talks about small snippet related to her life and how it effected her and molded her in the way she is.
These 11 short stories are simple and feel like a breath of fresh air .
This is a book everyone can relate with because you feel connected to the author because some of the situations most of us faced in our lives or experienced.
You should pick this book up if you are looking for a light and a feel good book :D
I have always been a fan of Sudha Murthy’s books because she writes in a very simple language. To connect with readers is more important for her than using complex words to show off her vocabulary. She even said this in an interview with Shashi Tharoor when he asked her about the simple language of the book.
Well, you will see that connection when you start reading her book: Three thousand stitches – Ordinary people, extraordinary lives!
I was traveling to Pune with my mother when I started this book. The first story itself was so engaging and heart touching that I couldn’t resist myself from keep reading. As I moved further, each story had something to tell me in a very simple way. While reading, the one thought that came to my mind was “This world has so many people that I haven’t met yet, there is so much to live and experience.”
The subtitle of the book says, it is full of extraordinary lives of ordinary people and each of the eleven stories justifies this so well. In this book, you will find stories on various phases of her life like from her engineering college, a story where she was treated badly because she was dressed simply, a story which shows what a simple act of courage can change thousands of lives. One of the stories explains the title of this book. I will not mention what it is about, as I want you to read it on your own because when I read the title of this book, I was very curious about it.
You can read this book in one sitting if you have some hours in a day. Unfortunately, I could not finish it in a go. But you can, because of #quarantine!
Well, you will see that connection when you start reading her book: Three thousand stitches – Ordinary people, extraordinary lives!
I was traveling to Pune with my mother when I started this book. The first story itself was so engaging and heart touching that I couldn’t resist myself from keep reading. As I moved further, each story had something to tell me in a very simple way. While reading, the one thought that came to my mind was “This world has so many people that I haven’t met yet, there is so much to live and experience.”
The subtitle of the book says, it is full of extraordinary lives of ordinary people and each of the eleven stories justifies this so well. In this book, you will find stories on various phases of her life like from her engineering college, a story where she was treated badly because she was dressed simply, a story which shows what a simple act of courage can change thousands of lives. One of the stories explains the title of this book. I will not mention what it is about, as I want you to read it on your own because when I read the title of this book, I was very curious about it.
You can read this book in one sitting if you have some hours in a day. Unfortunately, I could not finish it in a go. But you can, because of #quarantine!
"Confidence doesn't mean that everything will go our way. It simply gives us the ability to accept failures that we will inevitably meet on our path and move forward with hope"
What does it mean to struggle? Has any instance in life gone by without one? People often say, struggle for so-and-so period of time and you'll be happy for the rest of your life. It took me a long time to know that this is a cold-faced lie. Life is filled with struggles; it only matters who you face it with and why you do so.
'Three Thousand Stitches' is a short story collection, with stories from various phases of the author's life. From facing sexism on her first day of college to becoming one of the most influential people in the country, Sudha Murthy's journey is one that puts our life into perspective and rediscover our purpose and passion. In the first story, 'Three Thousand Stitches', the author talks about how she, a person with a modernist mindset had to change her appearance and attitude while consorting with Devadasis to eventually change their lives and that of their children's. Towards the end of the story, they gifted her a saree made by hand with three thousand stitches. The author's wordplay definitely makes an impact here and the significance of the title of every story that follows this is seen as the reader progresses through the pages of the book.
Complete and full of love, reading this book felt like a warm hug from a mother. Sudha Murthy's words can be considered as a list of life-advices a mother would tell her daughter or son, through her life experiences and struggles which she would not want us to endure. For all those missing home, this book is definitely for you and thank me later
What does it mean to struggle? Has any instance in life gone by without one? People often say, struggle for so-and-so period of time and you'll be happy for the rest of your life. It took me a long time to know that this is a cold-faced lie. Life is filled with struggles; it only matters who you face it with and why you do so.
'Three Thousand Stitches' is a short story collection, with stories from various phases of the author's life. From facing sexism on her first day of college to becoming one of the most influential people in the country, Sudha Murthy's journey is one that puts our life into perspective and rediscover our purpose and passion. In the first story, 'Three Thousand Stitches', the author talks about how she, a person with a modernist mindset had to change her appearance and attitude while consorting with Devadasis to eventually change their lives and that of their children's. Towards the end of the story, they gifted her a saree made by hand with three thousand stitches. The author's wordplay definitely makes an impact here and the significance of the title of every story that follows this is seen as the reader progresses through the pages of the book.
Complete and full of love, reading this book felt like a warm hug from a mother. Sudha Murthy's words can be considered as a list of life-advices a mother would tell her daughter or son, through her life experiences and struggles which she would not want us to endure. For all those missing home, this book is definitely for you and thank me later
Sudha murty is brilliant. No words to explain this beautifully composed art.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
This Book, being true to its title, weaves various real stories from Sudha Murty’s Life to create a
Beautiful Canvas.
The book is a collection of 11 short stories from the Author’s Life, since her childhood to her
being the Chairman of the Infosys Foundation.
The titular story narrates her experiences while dealing with sex workers or "Devadasis". It
throws light on the changing relationship between her and the devadasis from being hostile to
being friendly.
Another story from the book recounts her hardships in the “Male-Dominant” Engineering College
and how she overcame them.
In all the stories, she has directly or subtly given Important Life Advice making this book truly
Inspirational and Motivational.
Sudha Murty’s writing style is very simple and makes the book, easy and refreshing.
The Fun elements incorporated here and there make it a light read with an otherwise serious
book.
Beautiful Canvas.
The book is a collection of 11 short stories from the Author’s Life, since her childhood to her
being the Chairman of the Infosys Foundation.
The titular story narrates her experiences while dealing with sex workers or "Devadasis". It
throws light on the changing relationship between her and the devadasis from being hostile to
being friendly.
Another story from the book recounts her hardships in the “Male-Dominant” Engineering College
and how she overcame them.
In all the stories, she has directly or subtly given Important Life Advice making this book truly
Inspirational and Motivational.
Sudha Murty’s writing style is very simple and makes the book, easy and refreshing.
The Fun elements incorporated here and there make it a light read with an otherwise serious
book.
Three thousand stitches is one of the story that touched me and i am glad i started the year 2018 with such an amazing story. Not only one but everyone of them is heart touching
Three thousand stitches.
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"I can give you many examples of people who may not have studied much but have done well for themselves because they believed they could." - Sudha Murty.
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I remember reading Wise and Otherwise last year and thinking how humble Sudha Murty truly is. Three thousand stitches caught my eye soon after that and I finsihed reading it in a single day. A collection of 11 short stories that revolve around Sudha Murty's life, this book is like a breath of fresh air. The stories are simple which is expected considering how the author herself doesn't like anything extravagant. But it's often the simplest stories that create an impact on the readers.
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There are many reasons why I liked this book. It might have something to do with the reality of it or perhaps due to the humbleness of the stories. The author writes about her experiences which range from her college days to the days of her being The Chairman of Infosys foundation. She sets examples with each story about how one should not give up during tough times or the teaching that you should not let money rule your heart. Her stories are sweet, practical and extremely relatable. We often judge people by the clothes that they wear or language that they speak while we shouldn't be carrying out such inconsiderate acts. This book is an inspiring and motivational read. It strikes a chord with those who really want to implement changes in their lives and what better way to do it than by listening to one of the kindest and grounded person in the World.
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A beautiful read to clear your head and count your blessings.
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Rating -4.5/5.
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"I can give you many examples of people who may not have studied much but have done well for themselves because they believed they could." - Sudha Murty.
~
I remember reading Wise and Otherwise last year and thinking how humble Sudha Murty truly is. Three thousand stitches caught my eye soon after that and I finsihed reading it in a single day. A collection of 11 short stories that revolve around Sudha Murty's life, this book is like a breath of fresh air. The stories are simple which is expected considering how the author herself doesn't like anything extravagant. But it's often the simplest stories that create an impact on the readers.
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There are many reasons why I liked this book. It might have something to do with the reality of it or perhaps due to the humbleness of the stories. The author writes about her experiences which range from her college days to the days of her being The Chairman of Infosys foundation. She sets examples with each story about how one should not give up during tough times or the teaching that you should not let money rule your heart. Her stories are sweet, practical and extremely relatable. We often judge people by the clothes that they wear or language that they speak while we shouldn't be carrying out such inconsiderate acts. This book is an inspiring and motivational read. It strikes a chord with those who really want to implement changes in their lives and what better way to do it than by listening to one of the kindest and grounded person in the World.
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A beautiful read to clear your head and count your blessings.
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Rating -4.5/5.
The book started will lots of promise but delivered only a few. The writing is simple and easy to read. Stories narrated are a bit disjoint and provide hardly any background regarding the subject that are discussed. A fair attempt to recount memories from different walks of life. Every story here deserves many more pages that would flushout the storylines and lessons learnt.
Of the 11 stories narrated here, It is hard not to connect with most of them. The Importance of understanding the problem and your limits, how to approach a sensitive issue. Need of guidance and how to assess and accept failures (story one). Story two discusses the need for adjusting the lens of understanding gender roles in the modern era. Then the lines are a bit blurry. Stories of god, worship, luck, fate. Too much of randomness for me. This book had potential for greater things but settled for a small victory.
Of the 11 stories narrated here, It is hard not to connect with most of them. The Importance of understanding the problem and your limits, how to approach a sensitive issue. Need of guidance and how to assess and accept failures (story one). Story two discusses the need for adjusting the lens of understanding gender roles in the modern era. Then the lines are a bit blurry. Stories of god, worship, luck, fate. Too much of randomness for me. This book had potential for greater things but settled for a small victory.