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Kerry Washington

Thicker than Water: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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What relationship does Kerry have with the water? Why is swimming an important symbol in her memoir? What parallels does this have with acting?

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How did Kerry’s time in India affect her growth and development, both personally and professionally? Write an essay exploring both sides of this development, using textual evidence.

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How did Kerry ultimately forgive her parents for their secret, and what experiences helped her better understand why they did what they did?