Peace by Chocolate - by Jon Tattrie (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A compelling story of displacement, loss, and building a new life when a community opens its arms in welcome.

In this newly expanded edition of the Canadian bestseller, Jon Tattrie tells the extraordinary story of the Hadhad family, from their escape from the devastation of the Syrian civil war, through their life as refugees in Lebanon. to finding a new home in small town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where they founded the internationally renowned chocolate company Peace by Chocolate.

Celebrating the company's tenth anniversary, this updated edition of Peace by Chocolate brings the Hadhad family's journey up to date with new chapters chronicling the evolution of the company, their growing international impact, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

Much has changed since the Hadhad family arrived in Canada, but ten years on, the family continues to spread messages of unity and community. Their remarkable story of resilience now inspires people all over the world.

About the Author

Jon Tattrie is a writer and editor who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He holds a master's degree in writing from the University of King's College, spent 15 years reporting for CBC News, and is a past editor of Atlantic Books Today. He is the author of two novels and eight works of non-fiction, including To Leave A Warrior Behind: The Life and Stories of Charles R. Saunders, Daniel Paul: Mi'kmaw Elder, and the bestsellers The Hermit of Africville and Peace by Chocolate.

Tattrie's writing has been published in The Globe and Mail, Chronicle Herald, Canadian Geographic, Saltscapes, and Progress Magazine, and he has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. He followed the Hadhads' story from the day Tareq arrived in Canada, first speaking to Tareq on the day Tareq and his father met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2016. Tattrie was captivated by Tareq's joy after so much loss and worked with Tareq and the Hadhads to write Peace by Chocolate to capture that hope. Find Jon Tattrie online at jontattrie.ca.