The Silenced Path

by Maria Moore

Paperback

Published November 6, 2025

About the author

Maria Moore is the author of Not My Kind of Mennonite and The Silenced Path, two powerful works that blend personal history, cultural identity, and courageous storytelling. Born into an Old Colony Mennonite family, Maria’s early life was shaped by displacement, resilience, and the search for belonging—experiences that now form the emotional backbone of her writing.

Her debut book, Not My Kind of Mennonite, explores her family’s complex journey across countries, a murder that reshaped their future, and the adoption that changed her own life. Her second book, The Silenced Path, draws from the lived experience of her sister’s institutionalization within the Ontario-run Edgar Occupational Centre, weaving fiction and truth to illuminate forgotten stories with compassion and clarity.

Maria is deeply engaged with community conversations about trauma, survival, and voice. She speaks at book clubs, libraries, and local groups, offering thoughtful discussions that invite readers to reflect on identity, justice, and healing.

When she’s not writing, Maria enjoys exploring local history, connecting with readers, and bringing hidden narratives to light. She lives in Ontario.