The Silence of Summerland by Ruth McQuillan-Wilson

The Silence of Summerland

Although the diastrous and fatal fire at Summerland in 1973, and the enquiries that followed, offered valuable insights, it appears that much has still to be learned. Through personal experiences and recollections this book, published in 2023, documents how far-reaching the consequences of Summerland have been and demonstrates why the lessons it taught must never be forgotten.

Author and Summerland survivor Ruth McQuillan-Wilson has spent nearly fifty years pondering the reasons behind the disaster while also examining similar events worldwide.