# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Come celebrate the launch of the new, expanded edition of Jon Tattrie's bestselling book, Peace by Chocolate!

This expanded edition of Peace by Chocolate celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of this uniquely Canadian chocolate company, bringing the remarkable stories of the Hadhad family up to date. From the devastation of the Syrian civil war, through their life as refugees in Lebanon, to their arrival in a small town in Atlantic Canada, Peace by Chocolate is the story of one family and the Antigonish community who welcomed them.

This event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for sale courtesy of The Curious Cat Tea & Books.


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.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
“A timely tale of triumph, a story about the gift of community and the power of determination, and one family’s passion for chocolate. We need more heartwarming stories like this, especially today.” — Ayelet Tsabari

This expanded edition of Peace by Chocolate celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of this uniquely Canadian chocolate company. Author Jon Tattrie tells the extraordinary story of the Hadhad family — Isam, his wife Shahnaz, and their sons and daughters, including Tareq, now an acclaimed speaker and the voice and face of the family’s chocolatier, Peace by Chocolate. From the devastation of the Syrian civil war, through their life as refugees in Lebanon, to their arrival in a small town in Atlantic Canada, Peace by Chocolate is the story of one family and the Antigonish community who welcomed them.

This edition brings the Hadhad family’s stories up to date, with new chapters chronicling the development of the company and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Much has changed for the Hadhads since they arrived in small-town Canada, but ten years on, the family continues to spread messages of unity and community. Their remarkable story of resilience continues to inspire people all over the world. This is the story of a family, but it’s also one of hope, of community, and most importantly, of peace.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/antigonish/book-launch-peace-by-chocolate/200030802922948
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Antigonish
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Antigonish Heritage Museum
- **lat**: 45.625047617863
- **long**: -61.980003676092
- **full address**: Antigonish Heritage Museum, Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 Main St, Antigonish, NS B2G 2B2, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate being held?
  - **A:** Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Antigonish Heritage Museum, Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 Main St, Antigonish, NS B2G 2B2, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate?
  - **A:** Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate is organized by Goose Lane Editions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Antigonish, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Book Launch: Peace by Chocolate sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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