Hope on a Page

Anne Mahon is a Canadian author who delves into the raw and complex stories of marginalized people. Each book connects with a community of voices rarely heard and brims with the wisdom of lives touched by trauma, courage and hope. Through intimate conversations, she takes us on a thought-provoking journey that ranges from poignantly heartbreaking to achingly inspirational. Anne describes her books as bridges that connect us on the human journey. Her books have a philanthropist component, with all author proceeds donated back to the community each book is about.

Anne is enabling residential survivors to tell their story in a safe way. She is empowering survivors through telling their story, and lifting them up from darkness to light. Anne's work speaks for itself. She is a friend to the museum.

Anne Mahon has chosen in [her book] Redemption to be an enlightened witness, who through her kindness, tenderness, and focused, attentive love, has returned people to themselves. In this book she has embodied what James Baldwin calls "us achieving ourselves. And these voices come through loud and clear.

Anne Mahon faithfully captures refugees' voices with raw authenticity, imprinting their lives onto our collective memory. Their stories of love, loss, war and grace capture the dogged human drive to metabolize pain into power for good.

Anne Mahon has the unique ability to inspire trust and confidence and gratitude. Most importantly, she gives the participants the freedom to tell their stories.