Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives is a captivating collection of 11 real-life vignettes drawn from award-winning author and philanthropist Sudha Murty’s experiences. With her clear-eyed warmth, she presents stories that showcase quiet acts of courage: from empowering former devadasis in Karnataka to recounting her struggles as the only female engineering student in her college. Each story—whether it’s about her father’s compassion, the power of education, or unexpected kindness—reveals how small gestures can spark lasting change. Written in simple, engaging language, this book is an inspiring celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.