Marjorie MacKinnon, PhD, is a retired academic. She worked in universities in Canada, Hong Kong and Australia. She met Philomena while playing bridge on the Sunshine Coast in Queen...ver maisMarjorie MacKinnon, PhD, is a retired academic. She worked in universities in Canada, Hong Kong and Australia. She met Philomena while playing bridge on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. After hearing some of Philomena's stories, she suspended her life of ease to ensure this book was written.ver menos