On the eve of burying her only son, Birdie Waters stays awake all night, examining old photographs, cherishing warm memories, and sometimes disturbed by uneasy ghosts. She remembers her son and his growing up, and her beloved husband and their wonderful life together. Her memory floats from her son's tragic death to her own secret passions, through the private adventures of her life. The next day, after the funeral, Birdie returns home alone, where each day is a triumph, of surviving a little longer. Bird in the Snow is the story of an ordinary life, full of private dramas, loves, and passions, kept alive through memories.