Let Rise: Stories from a Small-Town Cook

by Adam Loo

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.

192 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2025

Reviews

[Abi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam does an awesome retelling of how he got his start up and he does all of the people that have inspired him justice, it was so nice to hear his stories exactly the way that they should be told. I loved all the nods to the family and I especially loved that he included recipes (Nana’s rolls) because everyone should have the pleasure of trying Nana’s rolls especially if they didn’t have the pleasure of meeting her or the honour of calling her Nana! Adam I am proud to call you family and I am so proud of your accomplishments, I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you! Everyone should give this book a read!

[Aleš Jánošík · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knowing the author makes this 5 star rating very biased yet I did read Let Rise in one sitting.

[Mark M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cant wait for the sequel. I sure hope Ada and Emmitt make it safe to cast the doughnut into the volcano at the top of Mount doom.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

We met Chef Loo this summer at a private function at his restaurant, Ada, in Charlottetown, PEI. I enjoyed his book and learning about the challenges of being a small business owner. Recommend.