Review of A Dream For Peace
Posted: 25 Apr 2022, 08:46
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
What started as a dream for Dr. Ghoulem Berrah became not just a reality but one he played a massive role in making happen. Growing up in Algeria, he envisioned a country devoid of racism and colonization. This dream wasn't limited to his country alone; he wanted an Africa for Africans. Time went by, and all he had was himself, his mother, and his dreams. After bagging a degree in medicine and attaining a level of relevance in his career, he went on to play a significant role in the decolonization of his own country, Algeria, and other African countries. However, there was more to him that the reader would have to find out from A Dream for Peace.
A Dream for Peace was a memoir that captures the life of Dr. Berrah as a scientist and diplomat. His storytelling skill was engaging. Reading his personal experiences, he struck me as a highly principled man, a freedom fighter, and a change maker. As a reader, you'd learn many things about politics, especially the political dynamics of Africa. I enjoyed reading about his travels a lot. Knowing he traveled the world up to 40 times was spectacular. His life was inspiring and impactful. He took excerpts from his own life, which made the book realistic. His determination and strategic dispositions were terrific.
This book undoubtedly addresses issues that affect the world globally. The author gave a unique perspective on the history of post-colonialism in Africa. His phenomenal feats include being the first scientist to hypothesize "Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme" and the diplomatic advisor of Côte d'Ivoire's president, Houphouët-Boigny. The significant role he played in the war between Israel and Pakistan made his award as an ambassador of peace deserving. He particularly inspired me. How he could effect changes in his immediate environment, country, and the world was worth emulating.
What stood out for me was his family life — the times he shared with his wife. Every time I read, "My wife and I…," I beamed with a big smile. It was lovely to read and most beautiful to see that partners who share different faith and family background can live together as one. I admired the wife's resilience and grit. She shared in his passion, solidly and steadily supporting him throughout the challenging times. This is very typical of an African woman. If I am asked to describe her in one word, I'll use "tough." There was nothing I didn't love about this book. It was a joy to read.
A Dream for Peace was informative and exceptionally edited. I didn't find a single error in it. I'd give it a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I'd recommend it to diplomats, activists, and lovers of history.
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A Dream For Peace
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What started as a dream for Dr. Ghoulem Berrah became not just a reality but one he played a massive role in making happen. Growing up in Algeria, he envisioned a country devoid of racism and colonization. This dream wasn't limited to his country alone; he wanted an Africa for Africans. Time went by, and all he had was himself, his mother, and his dreams. After bagging a degree in medicine and attaining a level of relevance in his career, he went on to play a significant role in the decolonization of his own country, Algeria, and other African countries. However, there was more to him that the reader would have to find out from A Dream for Peace.
A Dream for Peace was a memoir that captures the life of Dr. Berrah as a scientist and diplomat. His storytelling skill was engaging. Reading his personal experiences, he struck me as a highly principled man, a freedom fighter, and a change maker. As a reader, you'd learn many things about politics, especially the political dynamics of Africa. I enjoyed reading about his travels a lot. Knowing he traveled the world up to 40 times was spectacular. His life was inspiring and impactful. He took excerpts from his own life, which made the book realistic. His determination and strategic dispositions were terrific.
This book undoubtedly addresses issues that affect the world globally. The author gave a unique perspective on the history of post-colonialism in Africa. His phenomenal feats include being the first scientist to hypothesize "Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme" and the diplomatic advisor of Côte d'Ivoire's president, Houphouët-Boigny. The significant role he played in the war between Israel and Pakistan made his award as an ambassador of peace deserving. He particularly inspired me. How he could effect changes in his immediate environment, country, and the world was worth emulating.
What stood out for me was his family life — the times he shared with his wife. Every time I read, "My wife and I…," I beamed with a big smile. It was lovely to read and most beautiful to see that partners who share different faith and family background can live together as one. I admired the wife's resilience and grit. She shared in his passion, solidly and steadily supporting him throughout the challenging times. This is very typical of an African woman. If I am asked to describe her in one word, I'll use "tough." There was nothing I didn't love about this book. It was a joy to read.
A Dream for Peace was informative and exceptionally edited. I didn't find a single error in it. I'd give it a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I'd recommend it to diplomats, activists, and lovers of history.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon