Peace by Chocolate

A compelling story of displacement, loss, and building a new life when a community opens its arms in welcome.

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.