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.]
The price of peace is hefty, a price we all need to pay to enjoy freedom. A Dream For Peace is a memoir narrating the tales and experiences of a man who wore several hats. None fit quite perfectly like diplomacy. Ghoulem Berrah shares his life story from his humble Algerian upbringing during colonial times: to his adult life juggling education, science, and pursuing freedom for Africa. What starts as a university society for Africans in France soon ignites a longing for peace and freedom. Despite his scientific prowess and ingeniousness in microbiology, Berrah felt he had to do something to liberate Africa from the claws of subjugation. After facing racism in France and America, witnessing gender inequality in China, colonial suppression in Algeria, and marginalization in Morocco, his innate response was to shift careers and become a freedom fighter. He becomes a special advisor to the first president of Cote d’Ivoire. A career path that opens doors for him to impact the Arab and African world by negotiating treaties and winning several accolades.
The writer uses a report style to outline his endeavors. At the beginning of each chapter is an inviting caption picked from the contents of the chapter. It invites the reader to read through in anticipation of the highlighted content and provides a structure to the story like a newspaper. I loved the vivid details of his life story. It felt like I was reading an African history book but with humor. The themes of love, freedom, equality, and religious tolerance, echoed through the dream for world peace.
I found it fascinating that Dr. Berrah included photos of the dignitaries he met. The pictures were old, but they gave the story depth. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. The photos told a story of triumph amidst the fight for peace. Some manuscripts revealed jaw-dropping government secrets of the time. I found that very entertaining.
The addition of French phrases paid homage to his upbringing. However, I found it hard to understand some of the French terms. That is the only thing I did not like in the book. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading the memoir of an extraordinary, religious man living his life purpose. For that reason, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy reading non-fiction and are interested in learning about the struggle for freedom in Africa and the post-colonization era. If you want inspiration to live a life of positive impact on a global scale, this book is also for you.
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A Dream For Peace
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The price of peace is hefty, a price we all need to pay to enjoy freedom. A Dream For Peace is a memoir narrating the tales and experiences of a man who wore several hats. None fit quite perfectly like diplomacy. Ghoulem Berrah shares his life story from his humble Algerian upbringing during colonial times: to his adult life juggling education, science, and pursuing freedom for Africa. What starts as a university society for Africans in France soon ignites a longing for peace and freedom. Despite his scientific prowess and ingeniousness in microbiology, Berrah felt he had to do something to liberate Africa from the claws of subjugation. After facing racism in France and America, witnessing gender inequality in China, colonial suppression in Algeria, and marginalization in Morocco, his innate response was to shift careers and become a freedom fighter. He becomes a special advisor to the first president of Cote d’Ivoire. A career path that opens doors for him to impact the Arab and African world by negotiating treaties and winning several accolades.
The writer uses a report style to outline his endeavors. At the beginning of each chapter is an inviting caption picked from the contents of the chapter. It invites the reader to read through in anticipation of the highlighted content and provides a structure to the story like a newspaper. I loved the vivid details of his life story. It felt like I was reading an African history book but with humor. The themes of love, freedom, equality, and religious tolerance, echoed through the dream for world peace.
I found it fascinating that Dr. Berrah included photos of the dignitaries he met. The pictures were old, but they gave the story depth. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. The photos told a story of triumph amidst the fight for peace. Some manuscripts revealed jaw-dropping government secrets of the time. I found that very entertaining.
The addition of French phrases paid homage to his upbringing. However, I found it hard to understand some of the French terms. That is the only thing I did not like in the book. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading the memoir of an extraordinary, religious man living his life purpose. For that reason, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy reading non-fiction and are interested in learning about the struggle for freedom in Africa and the post-colonization era. If you want inspiration to live a life of positive impact on a global scale, this book is also for you.
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A Dream For Peace
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