Finding Joy Amidst Adversity: Lessons from a Lebanese Sweets Shop Owner

Nassim Haddad, a Lebanese sweets shop owner, has maintained an unwavering sense of cheer and laughter throughout the decades of turmoil in Lebanon, including the civil war and the assassination of Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. Despite losing his restaurants and home, Haddad rebuilt his life and opened Chez Nassim, a successful sweets shop. His positive outlook and ability to find joy in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to others.