What If? Foundation president, Margaret Trost, has written a book about her experiences in Haiti, the birth of the food program at St. Clare’s, and the creation of the What If? Foundation.

“I’ve been working on this book for many years and am so happy it has been published at a time when hope and action are needed more than ever to help overcome the challenges our world is facing. Since my first visit to Port-au-Prince, I’ve felt moved to write about my experience as a way to raise awareness about Haiti. In addition, this book is one way I can share with our donors and others the remarkable story of the partnership between the St. Clare’s community and the What If? Foundation, and the difference we are able to make together in the lives of impoverished children.” Margaret Trost

On That Day, Everybody Ate: One Woman’s Story of Hope and Possibility in Haiti is available at bookstores throughout the country and online. For more information, visit the book’s website: www.onthatdayeverybodyate.org.   To order a copy on Amazon.com, click here.

“This small, polished gem of a book is one compelling answer to many questions about how to inject meaning in our lives….”

–from the foreword by Dr. Paul Farmer, Partners In Health

Radio interviews about the What If? Foundation and Margaret’s book:

Dave Iverson.  Forum, KQED Northern California Public Radio

Jean Feraca.  Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Wisconsin Public Radio

Matt Rothschild.  The Progressive Radio Show

Reviews of On That Day, Everybody Ate:

“Margaret Trost shares an unflinching, compassionate account of her work in Haiti. The beauty and resilience of Haiti’s people shine against the landscape of poverty, hunger, and political instability they face daily. Her journey demonstrates the power of hope, faith, and determination.”
— Rev. Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco

“This is an important book about the fight for the right to food.” —Loune Viaud, Partners in Health, Haiti, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Recipient

“A book of powerful testimony.” — Walter Brueggemann, author Prayers for a Privileged People