Mary-Ann Kirkby

Biography

A glimpse into a Hutterite colony in Canada where they live as a community and everything is shared. Many of her extended family members also lived in same colony, aunts, uncles, cousins and her grandparents. Everyone worked for the good of the community. Her father was assigned his job with the cattle and later the chickens.

A well-researched and written memoir revealing life on a Hutterite colony through the eyes of a sympathetic narrator. Warm and engaging, but not all that the title claims.

“Family and community is everything to some people. Treat them with love and respect. Help those who need it and do not be afraid to be assertive. Be a role model for those around you and trust in your capabilities and strengths.”