ABOUT THE BOOK
On a cold and snowy night in January 1972, George Peters was shot by his brother-in-law and left to die on a back road in rural Ontario. The investigation and trial of his murder would tell a story that compelled a jury to let his killer walk free. But his children and family were left to seek answers the judicial system couldn’t provide. Who was George Peters, and what life had he lived before meeting his untimely end?
George Peters and his wife, Anna, were born in Mexico and raised with the strict upbringings of the Old Colony Mennonite Church. At every stage of their life, they faced abuse but endured in silence for fear of excommunication and punishment. In order to try and find his family a better life, George decided to make the move to Canada. But with his wife suffering from severe undiagnosed mental illnesses and six children that were repeatedly being taken away by CAS for their own safety, it had been a constant uphill battle for him to do what he truly wanted: provide for his family.
Not My Kind of Mennonite is a personal dive into the history, culture, and religious and social pressures faced by one Old Colony Mennonite family. Maria Moore, one of George’s own children, blends her research about the Mennonite community with firsthand accounts about her family to fully explore her father’s legacy, life, hopes, and dreams.
George Peters and his wife, Anna, were born in Mexico and raised with the strict upbringings of the Old Colony Mennonite Church. At every stage of their life, they faced abuse but endured in silence for fear of excommunication and punishment. In order to try and find his family a better life, George decided to make the move to Canada. But with his wife suffering from severe undiagnosed mental illnesses and six children that were repeatedly being taken away by CAS for their own safety, it had been a constant uphill battle for him to do what he truly wanted: provide for his family.
Not My Kind of Mennonite is a personal dive into the history, culture, and religious and social pressures faced by one Old Colony Mennonite family. Maria Moore, one of George’s own children, blends her research about the Mennonite community with firsthand accounts about her family to fully explore her father’s legacy, life, hopes, and dreams.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Maria Moore was born in Mexico but she has spent her life in southwestern Ontario. She has had a fulfilling career as a registered nurse with a focus on mental health, addictions and advocacy. She enjoys hiking, storytelling and writing, With her first book, she hopes to bring awareness of the specific traumas and abuse in the private world of Mennonites and make it safe to disclose and seek treatment without shame. Maria is a retired Registered Nurse with specialization in various fields including mental health. She has extensive experience in public speaking and would be available for your event. If you would like to reach her as a presenter please fill out the contact form below or email her directly. She currently resides in Grand Bend, Ontario with her husband where they enjoy walks on the beach with their dogs. Maria is interested in attending your book clubs or meetings via zoom or in person to answer questions or provide more information. This time together with the author can help with debriefing for some of the difficult topics that this book may present for some readers. |
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