Megan Sweeney tells an intimate story about family, selfhood, and love and loss, showing how her lifetime practice of sewing and mending clothes becomes a way of living.
Megan Sweeney Livres


Through in-depth interviews with ninety-four women prisoners, the book explores how these women engage with reading materials to process their pasts, navigate their current realities, and envision new futures. It highlights the transformative power of literature in the lives of incarcerated women, showcasing their resilience and desire for personal growth despite challenging circumstances.