Silent Night Author:S. Rickly Christian, Sue Thomas Silent Night is the remarkable story of Sue Thomas, whose world was silenced by deafness when she was a young child. her loss of hearing came suddenly, changing her life forever. Despite various operations and treatments, nothing could restore her hearing. — Sue's parents made a lifetime vow: to do everything within their power, no matter the sac... more »rifice, to help her become a part of the hearing world. As a result of their love and determination, and the tiredless efforts of a teacher Sue affectionately calls "the Iron Witch", she learned to read lips and talk. Along the way she also became an accomplished pianist and state skating champion...all without hearing a note of music.
The challenges of growing up as a deaf person in a hearing world were often overwhelming. At school she faced the incessant torment of hearing kids who made fun of the way she talked, the frustration of being relegated to the "Dummy Class" and the disappointment of failing grades. Despite these difficulties, Sue graduated from both high school and college and succeeded beyond everybody's expectations.
Her ongoing search for meaning and purpose in life eventually led to her becoming an undercover surveillant with the FBI. Yet she felt lonely even amidst the glamour and fast pace of Washington D.C. Only God's gently voice could break through..
Beyond relating the exciting and poignant details of Sue Thomas's life, Silent Night provides a unique opportunity to step through the door separating the deaf and hearing worlds. It isa deeply human story, a moving drama of pain and healing, of anguish and hope, of love and longing for love.« less