About the Book: The Sum of All My Parts
The Sum of All My Parts is a gripping and poignant story that centres on women
and relationships. It has everything, be it tragedy, heartbreak, courage,
conviction, catharsis, humour or romance. The protagonist, Mariam, is living the
retired life of an old woman in a quiet Vellore suburb. She teaches four women
how to crochet and all of them recount their lives while crocheting. Their time
together is a refuge for them all. Of these four women, one is merely 15,
already married and pregnant, but doesnt want the child. The second has been
married for 3