Peace by Chocolate: The Hadhad Family's Remarkable Journey from Syria to Canada
Autor Jon Tattrieen Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 oct 2026
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1773104837
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Ediția:New, Expanded Edition
Editura: Goose Lane Editions
Colecția Goose Lane Editions
Locul publicării:Canada
Recenzii
"A beautiful story of adversity, loss, love, and hope. This captivating read shows us the power and potential of vision, drive, and community through the incredible journey of the Hadhad family — truly inspiring."
"An important, compassionate book, which everyone should read. It will change how you think about Syrian refugees. Peace by Chocolate will open your heart and mind and move you to reach out to people in need. This is a book about never losing hope."
"I thought I knew about the Hadhad family’s journey, yet this book added depth and nuance to an already fascinating story. It encompasses the resilience of the Hadhads and the compassion and action of so many people – from the IRCC staff to the Antigonish community members who embraced the whole family."
"Sad and sometimes harrowing, it is testament to the strength a loving family possesses, giving its members the endurance to overcome seemingly impossible odds."
"Inspiring, uplifting, and essential reading for all."
"A story that reminds us that even against enormous odds positive outcomes are possible and that remarkable things can be accomplished through hard work and perseverance."
"I admit that when reading this, I had a few tears and felt so proud to be a Canadian!"
“A tale that inspired a community, a film, a book, the prime minister’s speech at the United Nations, and even astronauts in space.”
Notă biografică
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.