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.]
In his early twenties, Berrah decided to become an activist due to his upbringing in a colonized country and his daily exposure to prejudice. He had worked to establish numerous activist organizations at the time, including the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN), the General Union of Algerian Muslim Students (UGEMA), and many others, while studying medicine in Bordeaux. Berrah joined MLA after leaving his homeland as a result of circumstances. He advocated for an Algerian student scholarship in America before enrolling at Indiana University to further his education. Along with leading DNA medical research, he later assumed a diplomatic position with Felix Houphouet-Boigny, the president of Côte d'Ivoire, and risked his life to advance peace.
Later, he collaborated with groups like the PLO and the Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (ICIPP). He looked for ways to bring Israeli and Palestinian officials to the negotiating table while sitting in think tanks with people like General Peled and Dr. Isam Sartawi. He worked as an ambassador for peace talks between Israel and Palestine and toured religious places all over the world, from Mecca to the Vatican. Additionally, he made a concerted effort to foster a climate of respect and collaboration among people of many religions.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's memoir, A Dream for Peace, is a perceptive and historically sensitive account of a career in foreign diplomacy that makes a sincere appeal for harmony. Berrah is precise with details, capturing a sweeping view of twentieth-century history via his lens while writing with the mindset of an optimist focused on the broader picture. The book explains how Berrah became active in activism, how French invaders obliterated Algeria's history, and how he made the move from science to politics. It also includes documentation of encounters with world leaders including Mao Zedong and Fidel Castro, the history of the Biafra War, and other events.
There are surely a lot of lessons in this book, but a few stick out as being really helpful to me. One thing I learned is that you can manufacture a stethoscope out of a handkerchief. As a medical student, this is the first time I have come across this information, and it is beneficial to me. The author also noted how Algeria and its freedom warriors are not taught in schools; only France is. I also like how the author maintained his voice while defending his beliefs and how he used imagery. I'm in awe of how he balanced medical school and his political endeavors. He goes into great length in chapter 8, which is my favorite, concerning his romantic life.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's inspirational and educational memoir, A Dream for Peace, is chock-full of both historical information and applicable life lessons. I can honestly say that after thoroughly reading this book, I disliked nothing about it. It had good editing.
The book was exceptionally well edited, as there were no errors in it. I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This book will inspire readers by sparking thought. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy political history.
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A Dream For Peace
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In his early twenties, Berrah decided to become an activist due to his upbringing in a colonized country and his daily exposure to prejudice. He had worked to establish numerous activist organizations at the time, including the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN), the General Union of Algerian Muslim Students (UGEMA), and many others, while studying medicine in Bordeaux. Berrah joined MLA after leaving his homeland as a result of circumstances. He advocated for an Algerian student scholarship in America before enrolling at Indiana University to further his education. Along with leading DNA medical research, he later assumed a diplomatic position with Felix Houphouet-Boigny, the president of Côte d'Ivoire, and risked his life to advance peace.
Later, he collaborated with groups like the PLO and the Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (ICIPP). He looked for ways to bring Israeli and Palestinian officials to the negotiating table while sitting in think tanks with people like General Peled and Dr. Isam Sartawi. He worked as an ambassador for peace talks between Israel and Palestine and toured religious places all over the world, from Mecca to the Vatican. Additionally, he made a concerted effort to foster a climate of respect and collaboration among people of many religions.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's memoir, A Dream for Peace, is a perceptive and historically sensitive account of a career in foreign diplomacy that makes a sincere appeal for harmony. Berrah is precise with details, capturing a sweeping view of twentieth-century history via his lens while writing with the mindset of an optimist focused on the broader picture. The book explains how Berrah became active in activism, how French invaders obliterated Algeria's history, and how he made the move from science to politics. It also includes documentation of encounters with world leaders including Mao Zedong and Fidel Castro, the history of the Biafra War, and other events.
There are surely a lot of lessons in this book, but a few stick out as being really helpful to me. One thing I learned is that you can manufacture a stethoscope out of a handkerchief. As a medical student, this is the first time I have come across this information, and it is beneficial to me. The author also noted how Algeria and its freedom warriors are not taught in schools; only France is. I also like how the author maintained his voice while defending his beliefs and how he used imagery. I'm in awe of how he balanced medical school and his political endeavors. He goes into great length in chapter 8, which is my favorite, concerning his romantic life.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's inspirational and educational memoir, A Dream for Peace, is chock-full of both historical information and applicable life lessons. I can honestly say that after thoroughly reading this book, I disliked nothing about it. It had good editing.
The book was exceptionally well edited, as there were no errors in it. I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This book will inspire readers by sparking thought. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy political history.
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A Dream For Peace
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