{"product_id":"9781998129591","title":"Let Rise: Stories from a Small Town Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eInLet Rise,Adam Loo shares his journey from growing up on a small family farm to building his own unique business in PEI. Through triumphs and losses, he navigates entrepreneurship, perfectionism, and personal challenges with raw honesty--offering a story of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of success in an unlikely place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e: A powerful story of resilience, passion, and building a culinary dream against the odds. Commendation Quotes : \"Let Rise is a deeply moving memoir that captures the heart of small-town life, the grit of the culinary world, and the enduring power of family. This book is a testament to the transformative magic that results from cooking and sharing food with others, and is a tribute to Adam's hard work, resilience, heart, and humility. Well done, Chef.\" --Matt Moore, Author of A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen, Butcher on the Block and Host of \"Taste of Tennessee\" on Hungry and LG Networks. Publisher Marketing : This captivating story is one about one man's journey to achieve success in his small town, by putting his family values first and letting the dough rise. In Let Rise , Adam Loo takes readers on an exhilarating journey from growing up in a family farm to establishing his own unique farm-to-table business in the heart of his home province of Prince Edward Island. Setting out on a journey of entrepreneurship not for the faint of heart, Adam shares lessons he learned through culinary school; and his culinary Olympic team journey, all the while navigating the losses of his father, brother, and more. With vulnerability and conviction, Adam reveals the pivotal moments in his life, both triumphant and painful, that shaped the renowned chef he has become, whether braving the storm of family conflicts, his unforgiving battle with perfectionism and struggles with loss -- affected his aspirations to create a unique business edge. Each page is filled with raw emotion and insight. A story of hope, determination, and the never-ending commitment to make a difference, Let Rise is more than a memoir, it's an invitation to create your own journey with all of the chaos, trials and tribulations, successes, and surprises that come with it. Contributor Bio: Loo, Adam Chef Adam Loo is a chef and entrepreneur. Born in the heart of Prince Edward Island's farm country, Adam grew up and lived through twenty years in grueling kitchens, before opening his own restaurant, Ada Culinary Studio. He hopes his story inspires others in rural environments to become their own innovators. He lives with his wife and children in Charlottetown. Let Rise is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback | \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025-11-25\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pownal Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46495045419139,"sku":"9781998129591","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781998129591.jpg?v=1770357587","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/9781998129591","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}