The inspiration behind His Heart Stopped, Mine Broke
This story was written after Nisha’s partner passed away unexpectedly at the age of 36, leaving her to battle with overwhelming grief, pain, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
Prior to his death she had been consistently writing a book a year, but it took her 18 years to find the courage to write again. His Heart Stopped, Mine Broke delves deep into grief, offering a raw, honest and unfiltered account of the heart-wrenching journey of losing a loved one. The story doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of death, addressing a topic that is often difficult to discuss and read about.
In addition to exploring grief, the story touches upon arranged marriages and family loyalty. As a Sikh Indian, Nisha was expected to have an arranged marriage and marry the traditional Indian way, but she followed her heart and fell in love with a white man, defying her parents’ disapproval. Her interracial relationship faced opposition and prejudice from both the Asian and white communities and she was exposed to racism and hostility which at times was frightening. These personal experiences have been captured in her latest book: His Heart Stopped, Mine Broke.
