Fourteen writers uncover the hidden lives behind old photographs: a son battling for a mother's love in a family of thirteen; teenagers forced to grow up too soon; a Chinese-American descendant chasing lost family histories; a young woman discovering the heartbreak behind her father's fading memories. From long-buried secrets to quiet triumphs, each story reveals how photographs can capture more than a moment — they can hold the untold struggles, dreams, and fragile connections that define who we are.
 

By turns raw, tender, and unforgettable, Piece by Piece invites readers to see how the smallest image can unlock an entire world.