If Eyes Could Hear: and ears could speak

Summary of the Book Description:

In this short story,"If Eyes Could Hear," 12-year-old Elijah lives in a society where communication is no longer in existence. Elijah, however, possesses a unique talent: he is able to "hear" sentiments and memories that others do not express verbally. Elijah finds through his experience with a mystical Listener that he has a unique gift. The mystical Listener teaches Elijah how to use his unique gift to heal hearts and unite people. This warm, heartfelt story will remind you that the most significant things are felt rather than spoken. This story is about having empathy, emotional intelligence, and the reminder of various ways we communicate with one another.