Review of A Dream For Peace
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Review of A Dream For Peace
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
Born into French-colonised Algeria, a young Ghoulem Barrah would see reformative independent ideals begin to spread across the African continent. He would subsequently join in his country’s own struggle for liberation from a society fraught with racism and segregation. An excellent man with an excellent mind, Dr Barrah would also excel in academics, achieving great accomplishments in the field of medicine. With his close relationship with the late Ivorian president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Dr Barrah would aim to foster religious unity and prosperous international relations within and beyond Africa.
A Dream for Peace chronicles Dr Ghoulem Barrah’s life as a freedom fighter and his ceaseless pursuit of peace. Barrah’s first act of defiance against racist colonial notions would occur early in his childhood, and from then on, he would seemingly be on a path to fight against oppression. Even though the road to that goal was mired in obstacles and often violence, Dr Ghoulem Barrah never lost sight of this vision, and his dedication would eventually usher him into a diplomatic position where he would continue his work on a larger scale.
My favourite aspect of this book would be its comprehensive nature, as illustrated by the author’s decision to start this story from his childhood. Photographs were included in the text to provide further detail, but they also served as a visual anchor to the point in history when these events occurred. This book also shines a much-needed spotlight on African history – specifically, the bloody conflict most countries had to endure in the fight for independence. Through it all, however, Dr Barrah’s determination held strong, believing in his mission even after he had been arrested and jailed. A man of faith, Dr Barrah’s relationship with God also fuelled his convictions and passion for peace.
I enjoyed the writing style employed for this text as it was straightforward and meticulously organised, the lengthy tome divided into smaller portions for easier consumption. In spite of a few minor errors I noticed, this book seems to have been professionally edited, and without any other issues to think of, my rating of A Dream for Peace is 4 out of 4 stars.
This was an enjoyable, informative and inspirational read about one man’s extraordinary contributions to the world. It calls on readers to aim for peace and unity and to take action towards achieving that ideal world. I would recommend this book to readers interested in African history, world politics and religion, though it is not a casual read and a prior interest in these subjects would go a long way.
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A Dream For Peace
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Born into French-colonised Algeria, a young Ghoulem Barrah would see reformative independent ideals begin to spread across the African continent. He would subsequently join in his country’s own struggle for liberation from a society fraught with racism and segregation. An excellent man with an excellent mind, Dr Barrah would also excel in academics, achieving great accomplishments in the field of medicine. With his close relationship with the late Ivorian president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Dr Barrah would aim to foster religious unity and prosperous international relations within and beyond Africa.
A Dream for Peace chronicles Dr Ghoulem Barrah’s life as a freedom fighter and his ceaseless pursuit of peace. Barrah’s first act of defiance against racist colonial notions would occur early in his childhood, and from then on, he would seemingly be on a path to fight against oppression. Even though the road to that goal was mired in obstacles and often violence, Dr Ghoulem Barrah never lost sight of this vision, and his dedication would eventually usher him into a diplomatic position where he would continue his work on a larger scale.
My favourite aspect of this book would be its comprehensive nature, as illustrated by the author’s decision to start this story from his childhood. Photographs were included in the text to provide further detail, but they also served as a visual anchor to the point in history when these events occurred. This book also shines a much-needed spotlight on African history – specifically, the bloody conflict most countries had to endure in the fight for independence. Through it all, however, Dr Barrah’s determination held strong, believing in his mission even after he had been arrested and jailed. A man of faith, Dr Barrah’s relationship with God also fuelled his convictions and passion for peace.
I enjoyed the writing style employed for this text as it was straightforward and meticulously organised, the lengthy tome divided into smaller portions for easier consumption. In spite of a few minor errors I noticed, this book seems to have been professionally edited, and without any other issues to think of, my rating of A Dream for Peace is 4 out of 4 stars.
This was an enjoyable, informative and inspirational read about one man’s extraordinary contributions to the world. It calls on readers to aim for peace and unity and to take action towards achieving that ideal world. I would recommend this book to readers interested in African history, world politics and religion, though it is not a casual read and a prior interest in these subjects would go a long way.
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A Dream For Peace
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