Phoebe Carasso got through high school in silence. She had a serious speech impediment; in social situations, she was given to stuttering. When he could, Phoebe’s twin brother, David, saved the day by serving as her spokesman. For the most part, however, their fellow students and teachers knew not to badger her. Now in college, with David studying out of state, Phoebe has no choice but to change her modus operandi. Though it isn’t easy, for the first time in her life, she makes friends and takes risks. Her world used to be defined entirely by her small, Sephardic New York family. Now, it expands through new encounters that cross cultures, nationalities, and life experiences. On a journey of self-discovery, Phoebe learns how to field increasingly complex situations, going from someone who observes life from the shadows to an active participant. This vibrant coming-of-age story will leave readers embracing the idea that change is possible. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ellie Katz, holistic psychotherapist and author, lives in a mountain village outside Jerusalem with her husband of fifty years, sculptor Michael Katz. She has written five books, including When Sane People Do Insane Things, Ten Men and Women Recount Their Stories of Addiction, and My Last Summer as a Far Girl. Her stories reflect decades of experience hoisting the human spirit.