Twins Daphne and Laurel Wolfe created their own shared language as babies and grew into young adulthood as the best of friends. Both sisters treasure the power, beauty, and mischievousness of words, one becoming a columnist, the other a teacher and poet. As they age, their heated debates about the nature of language, as well as the inevitable changes of life, begin to strain their intimate sibling bond. This unique novel is a thoughtful, playful, and ultimately uplifting exploration of family, language, and love.