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.]
Are you a lover of memoirs and autobiographies? Do you find exploring the personal opinions of people intriguing? A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah dives into African colonial history, the Israeli-Palestinian debacle, and inter-faith harmony from his unique perspective.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was born when Algeria was under the colonial rule of the French. While studying through the pains and injustices of colonization, he diligently pursued his dream of a free and independent Algeria throughout his secondary and tertiary education. As a renowned ex-academic, he linked up with the Ivorian president and battled for diplomatic peace and harmony, often between unwilling enemies. From Algeria to Morocco to Egypt to Israel and Palestine, he struggled to establish solidarity among African states and facilitate Afro-Arab harmony. Find out the extent of his endeavors and how he achieved them in the book.
I love that the book portrayed the author as a man who expresses his mind all the time. This is a rare attribute in diplomacy. As an accomplished diplomat, Ghoulem's work was filled with insights into how international diplomacy works. This was why at several times, he advocated for "peace through dialogue" to mediate disputes. Ironically, in his young days and as a student, he considered violence and armed struggle the best way to liberate African countries. But his older version was an evolved man who abhors chaos and lawlessness. This was evident in his despair at the fractious state Algeria was turning into after the death of President Boumédiène.
I was impressed by his close association with President Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d'Ivoire. It was surprising to see a head of state adopt a foreigner and give him such leeway to shape his state's policies. He was like a son to him, even if he was not an Ivoirian. Ghoulem characteristically did not let the opportunity to cement solidarity between African states go to waste.
I found a few errors in this book, but they did not distract my reading experience. The stories were told with specific lessons in mind. Also, there is nothing to dislike in the book, as the characters were presented factually with little embellishment. For these reasons, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend A Dream for Peace to lovers of African history, especially those interested in the periods of colonial agitation on the continent. Also, I recommend it to those who are curious about the inner workings of diplomacy and how deals are fashioned out between opponents and allies.
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A Dream For Peace
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Are you a lover of memoirs and autobiographies? Do you find exploring the personal opinions of people intriguing? A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah dives into African colonial history, the Israeli-Palestinian debacle, and inter-faith harmony from his unique perspective.
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was born when Algeria was under the colonial rule of the French. While studying through the pains and injustices of colonization, he diligently pursued his dream of a free and independent Algeria throughout his secondary and tertiary education. As a renowned ex-academic, he linked up with the Ivorian president and battled for diplomatic peace and harmony, often between unwilling enemies. From Algeria to Morocco to Egypt to Israel and Palestine, he struggled to establish solidarity among African states and facilitate Afro-Arab harmony. Find out the extent of his endeavors and how he achieved them in the book.
I love that the book portrayed the author as a man who expresses his mind all the time. This is a rare attribute in diplomacy. As an accomplished diplomat, Ghoulem's work was filled with insights into how international diplomacy works. This was why at several times, he advocated for "peace through dialogue" to mediate disputes. Ironically, in his young days and as a student, he considered violence and armed struggle the best way to liberate African countries. But his older version was an evolved man who abhors chaos and lawlessness. This was evident in his despair at the fractious state Algeria was turning into after the death of President Boumédiène.
I was impressed by his close association with President Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d'Ivoire. It was surprising to see a head of state adopt a foreigner and give him such leeway to shape his state's policies. He was like a son to him, even if he was not an Ivoirian. Ghoulem characteristically did not let the opportunity to cement solidarity between African states go to waste.
I found a few errors in this book, but they did not distract my reading experience. The stories were told with specific lessons in mind. Also, there is nothing to dislike in the book, as the characters were presented factually with little embellishment. For these reasons, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend A Dream for Peace to lovers of African history, especially those interested in the periods of colonial agitation on the continent. Also, I recommend it to those who are curious about the inner workings of diplomacy and how deals are fashioned out between opponents and allies.
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A Dream For Peace
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