Very good story about a child actress who was in a car accident which killed her mother,and left her with a traumatic brain injury. Her "I want to avoid the trappings of marriage and motherhood"aunt takes her in,and the long struggle to get her back on track ensues.
Silent Night is a poignant story. We get to see tragic events unfold when a person is careless with their own and a loved one's safety while operating a car. I thought Silent Night was well-written and engaging. I sat down and read this story straight through (I wen to bed late even for me). The book had steady pacing with smooth transitions between sections. There are good, relatable characters in the story. We see how life can change in a moment and families are messy. I found Silent Night to be an emotional and heartbreaking story. We get to experience the grief Whitney and Emma go through along with handling Emma's injury. There is good information on traumatic brain injuries in the book. Danielle Steel related the details in an easy to understand way which I appreciated. Emma's journey is difficult as she tries to relearn all that she has lost. It is nice to see the characters grow as individuals and see this one event change the course of their lives. I like that the author provided an epilogue that nicely wrapped up the book. Silent Night is a story that will touch your heart.
