A Dream of Silence Author:Bruce and Wanda Jewell Jamie lives in an average American suburb, loves his mother, idolizes his father, and is appealing and normal in every way. Except that he refuses to talk. — The only person to whom he *will* speak is Mr. Bow, an invisible companion. Mr. Bow is not quite a mystic, but he has qualities of a sachem or guru, and a touch of prophetic foresight to hel... more »p out in tight spots. He is the imagination of a child. He is Jamie's secret friend. And he is very real.« less