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I thought this was a very enjoyable read and it provided insight on a lot of things. This is about Sudha Murty's life and some of her friends' lives that basically show exactly what the title says, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives". It was a collection of short stories, that show different stories of people learning everyday from their mistakes. I really enjoyed reading about some of India's pop culture, like Bollywood, that I am very familiar with, as well as religious stories that I had heard as child. I think that short story #6 was my favorite as well as #8. I thought the stories after #6 were a little more interesting for me to read. I also enjoyed seeing someone with my name on the last page of the book, that's not something that I see very often! The only reason that I rated it 4 stars is that there were a couple of stories that bored me a little bit, but overall I would definitely recommend!
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Three Thousand Stitches by Sudha Murty is a collection of 11 short stories, each inspired by real-life experiences and anecdotes from the author’s life. The book stands out for its simplicity, emotional depth, and insightful commentary on societal issues, making it a perfect blend of inspiration and introspection.
Sudha Murthy has a simple and clear style of writing, filled with genuineness. The book covers various stories about her work with the Infosys Foundation and moving experiences of her own or close ones. Some are heartwarming or interesting to read, while some just make me wonder what the purpose of the story is - also bringing to mind the question, who is the target audience here, given that this 2017 release explains WhatsApp and being a cashless office! I did enjoy the essence of the book, but it seems like the simplistic writing style doesn't do justice to capturing something nuanced like alcoholism.
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Book 66 of 2023- Three Thousand stitches
Author- Sudha Murty
“Things were more fluid and life was simple, and I was but a bud flowering in this forest of my own.”
The famous Indian Author,Sudha Murty is sharing the experiences and stories of herself and the people she met in her life. This book is categorised under “Non Fiction”,but it gave me fiction vibe only..more of a short story setup.
Every chapter will inspire you, you’ll learn something from each chapter and that’s the beauty of this book. It reflects the author’s love and respect for the mankind, humanity, nature and what not! I really admire the person that she is..how can one do so many things,and accomplish so many things and yet stay this humble? There’s a lot to learn from this book and from Sudha Murty as well. Always a fan of her simple writing and strong narration, this book also proves the same!
Such a simple read,but creates a huge impact.
Book 66 of 2023- Three Thousand stitches
Author- Sudha Murty
“Things were more fluid and life was simple, and I was but a bud flowering in this forest of my own.”
The famous Indian Author,Sudha Murty is sharing the experiences and stories of herself and the people she met in her life. This book is categorised under “Non Fiction”,but it gave me fiction vibe only..more of a short story setup.
Every chapter will inspire you, you’ll learn something from each chapter and that’s the beauty of this book. It reflects the author’s love and respect for the mankind, humanity, nature and what not! I really admire the person that she is..how can one do so many things,and accomplish so many things and yet stay this humble? There’s a lot to learn from this book and from Sudha Murty as well. Always a fan of her simple writing and strong narration, this book also proves the same!
Such a simple read,but creates a huge impact.
A touching personal accounts of people that Sudha Murty came across in her life including her own father,grandmother, friends and other well-wishers.
Being bullied in her Engineering college dominated by Male students and ending up becoming lifelong friends with many. Sacrificing shopping for life whilst pouring the third handful of the holy water of Ganga in Kashi, as a tribute to her late grandmother. Getting stones, chappal, death threats thrown at, during the rehabilitation of Devadasis. She faithfully recounts these experiences while being humble and grounded. Even in the story of A Day in Infosys Foundation, there was not a hint of pride or ego in what she and her team is giving back to the society.
Few of the stories were deeply emotional, for eg., Three Thousand Stitches, the namesake in this collection highlighting the history, struggle and rehabilitation of Devadasis, No Place Like Home depicting the horrors faced by Indian Immigrant women in Middle East, A Life Unwritten which provided a hopeless teenage girl a purpose in life, and I Can't, We Can narrating sad stories of people dealing with alcoholism and fighting hard to come out a better person through AA.
We also see her travelogues, her innate love for food and Bollywood, her upbringing in Kannada-Marathi cultures and her take on food diversity among the three sisters which included her mother.
It was a breezy read written in simple English with no over explanation of any kind. Can't wait to read more of her works being a fellow Kannadiga!
Obligatory quotes section:
Who really said India is a country? It is a continent - culturally vibrant, diverse in food and yet, distinctly Indian at heart.
- Author in "Food for Thought"
A language is but a vehicle. it's the person inside who's weaving the story that's more important. you are a storyteller. so just get on with your story and language will fall into place.
- T.J.S George to the Author in "Preface"
Then they all got dressed and went with Krishna (yes, Lord Krishna) to the nearest cafe for a hot chocolate
- Krishna (Sudha Murty's grandson) in "Rasleela and the Swimming Pool"
How'd they get hot chocolate in Dwapara Yuga, read the book to find out ;)
Being bullied in her Engineering college dominated by Male students and ending up becoming lifelong friends with many. Sacrificing shopping for life whilst pouring the third handful of the holy water of Ganga in Kashi, as a tribute to her late grandmother. Getting stones, chappal, death threats thrown at, during the rehabilitation of Devadasis. She faithfully recounts these experiences while being humble and grounded. Even in the story of A Day in Infosys Foundation, there was not a hint of pride or ego in what she and her team is giving back to the society.
Few of the stories were deeply emotional, for eg., Three Thousand Stitches, the namesake in this collection highlighting the history, struggle and rehabilitation of Devadasis, No Place Like Home depicting the horrors faced by Indian Immigrant women in Middle East, A Life Unwritten which provided a hopeless teenage girl a purpose in life, and I Can't, We Can narrating sad stories of people dealing with alcoholism and fighting hard to come out a better person through AA.
We also see her travelogues, her innate love for food and Bollywood, her upbringing in Kannada-Marathi cultures and her take on food diversity among the three sisters which included her mother.
It was a breezy read written in simple English with no over explanation of any kind. Can't wait to read more of her works being a fellow Kannadiga!
Obligatory quotes section:
Who really said India is a country? It is a continent - culturally vibrant, diverse in food and yet, distinctly Indian at heart.
- Author in "Food for Thought"
A language is but a vehicle. it's the person inside who's weaving the story that's more important. you are a storyteller. so just get on with your story and language will fall into place.
- T.J.S George to the Author in "Preface"
Then they all got dressed and went with Krishna (yes, Lord Krishna) to the nearest cafe for a hot chocolate
- Krishna (Sudha Murty's grandson) in "Rasleela and the Swimming Pool"
How'd they get hot chocolate in Dwapara Yuga, read the book to find out ;)
Sudha Murthy writes some experiences from her long life in the form of simple stories. Each of these stories has a place in her heart. some are of her childhood, some of her parents, and some are stories that were passed down. She has beautifully shown what each of these incidents mean to her and how they have shaped her. Whether it is her job at Infosys, duty as a mother, or the impact ...more
2.5 stars
This book is a collection of short stories from Sudha Murthy's life. Some of them are inspirational, while some are downright boring and dry; some are humbling, while towards the end it becomes quite braggy. All in all I have mixed feelings about this book. I don't hate it but I don't love it either.
This book is a collection of short stories from Sudha Murthy's life. Some of them are inspirational, while some are downright boring and dry; some are humbling, while towards the end it becomes quite braggy. All in all I have mixed feelings about this book. I don't hate it but I don't love it either.