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 first tear of a baby after birth is always the first welcome into the world. It is a cry of hope, a cry of a journey that is uncertain. There is hope, but the direction in which the wind of life will blow the child is unknown. In A Dream For Peace, Dr. Ghoulem Berrah shared his personal story. From his humble beginnings as a Muslim in Constantine, Algeria, to his professorship and the determination to pursue world peace, this book provides a detailed account of his journey. It is known that France annexed Algeria in the year 1830, and for 132 years, France occupied Algeria until its independence in 1962. It was during these years that Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was born. Refusing to be limited by the hands of oppression and colonialism, Dr. Berrah started on a journey that led him to become a man of peace and an international diplomat. How did he wage this battle of fate? What were his accomplishments? Was he a victim of circumstance because of his inclination for African peace and progress? Was he successful in his venture? I leave it to the reader to discover these details.
I love the fact that this book is a memoir that can inspire, encourage, and assure one that there is fruit for hard work. The life journey of the author was amazing, and his achievements were commendable. He began by going from the quiet, French-stifled colony of Algeria to France for study. The desire for progress led him to become a Fulbright scholar at Indiana University. Regardless of all the obstacles, he made progress and contributed positively to biological science. It also interested me that he became a professor at Yale University, one of the Ivy League schools in the United States. The author’s story amazed me. His detention experience in Spain reminds us all that the journey to peace and diplomacy is not as rosy as it appears on television. It is a brilliant book, and I loved every bit of it.
Although the book consists of six hundred and forty-four pages, there is nothing I found to hate about the book. The dating of events was chronological, and the use of motivational quotes was powerful. Consequently, there is nothing to dislike about the book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 because it has political details that can remind one of the historical events and that can keep one motivated. The words used were simple and impactful, and the passion to bring forth peace as an ambassador was clear. More so, it is an exceptionally well-edited book.
I recommend this book to historians and young people who are starting out on their journey through life. It inspires and keeps one focused. Relatively young adults will find the book useful.
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A Dream For Peace
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The first tear of a baby after birth is always the first welcome into the world. It is a cry of hope, a cry of a journey that is uncertain. There is hope, but the direction in which the wind of life will blow the child is unknown. In A Dream For Peace, Dr. Ghoulem Berrah shared his personal story. From his humble beginnings as a Muslim in Constantine, Algeria, to his professorship and the determination to pursue world peace, this book provides a detailed account of his journey. It is known that France annexed Algeria in the year 1830, and for 132 years, France occupied Algeria until its independence in 1962. It was during these years that Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was born. Refusing to be limited by the hands of oppression and colonialism, Dr. Berrah started on a journey that led him to become a man of peace and an international diplomat. How did he wage this battle of fate? What were his accomplishments? Was he a victim of circumstance because of his inclination for African peace and progress? Was he successful in his venture? I leave it to the reader to discover these details.
I love the fact that this book is a memoir that can inspire, encourage, and assure one that there is fruit for hard work. The life journey of the author was amazing, and his achievements were commendable. He began by going from the quiet, French-stifled colony of Algeria to France for study. The desire for progress led him to become a Fulbright scholar at Indiana University. Regardless of all the obstacles, he made progress and contributed positively to biological science. It also interested me that he became a professor at Yale University, one of the Ivy League schools in the United States. The author’s story amazed me. His detention experience in Spain reminds us all that the journey to peace and diplomacy is not as rosy as it appears on television. It is a brilliant book, and I loved every bit of it.
Although the book consists of six hundred and forty-four pages, there is nothing I found to hate about the book. The dating of events was chronological, and the use of motivational quotes was powerful. Consequently, there is nothing to dislike about the book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 because it has political details that can remind one of the historical events and that can keep one motivated. The words used were simple and impactful, and the passion to bring forth peace as an ambassador was clear. More so, it is an exceptionally well-edited book.
I recommend this book to historians and young people who are starting out on their journey through life. It inspires and keeps one focused. Relatively young adults will find the book useful.
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A Dream For Peace
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