Key Themes

  • Ethnicity

    Both Nisha and Maya are Indian, but Nisha is struck by how different they are. What does it mean to be Indian, Indian American, or part of the Indian diaspora?

  • Immigration

    At the beginning of "Words Divided," Nisha has just landed in New Hampshire. What are the challenges that immigrants commonly face when they first arrive?

  • Hope

    Nisha is not only bolstered by the kind people who help her when she first arrives in the United States, but also her love of writing. When faced with difficulties, what gives us a sense of hope?

Words Divided

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    Story

    • Words Divided

    • Chapter 1

    • Chapter 2

    • Chapter 3

    • Chapter 4

    • Chapter 5

    • Chapter 6

    • Chapter 7

    • Chapter 8

    • Chapter 9

    • Epilogue

    • About the Author
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