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Words in Transit

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Words in Transit - Starting Over

New England Public Media | By Tema Kaiser Silk,

John Voci

Published February 8, 2017 at 5:48 PM EST

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Beth Reynolds

The story of two families, one from Syria and one from Sri Lanka that came to the United States to create new and better lives.

Tema Kaiser Silk

Tema Silk is the editor for NEPM's award-winning commentaries, which she’s been involved with since 2010. She's also a contributing reporter.

John Voci

John Voci is Senior Director, Radio, at New England Public Media.