Die vierjährige Libby ist taub und führt ein absolut stilles Leben ohne Kommunikation. Eines Tages trifft sie die Sozialarbeiterin Joanne, die Libby die Zeichensprache beibringt und ihr damit das Geschenk macht, mit anderen Menschen in Kontakt zu treten.

When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.

Roberta Morgan is being raised in a wealthy home where her mother is occupied with her society-club activities and her father is immersed in his business activities. She also feels that the household staff is against her and that no one understands her needs and problems. Things spiral out of control.