Review of A Dream For Peace

Kehinde Hussein · Post by **Kehinde Hussein** » 15 Mar 2022, 11:16

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Following the imposition and brainwashing of French values on Algerian citizens by French nationals, A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is a memoir and coming-of-age account about Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's life, his challenges, and difficult journey from childhood to adulthood. He is often subjected to racial prejudice since he was a child because of his African Arab ethnicity.

After being offered a scholarship to further his medical studies in the US, he loses his mother and is frequently subjected to life-threatening attacks and is even imprisoned following his activism. This, however, does not deter him from continuing to fight for Algeria's independence, rising through the ranks and defying the difficulties piled against him. He must also choose between serving his fatherland and pursuing his own goal of brokering peace on African coasts and around the world, all while prioritizing his love life.

To begin with, and without a doubt, this book was amazing from beginning to end. This is due to its naturalness and simplicity. I enjoyed how the author organized his narration and the topics he discussed. I was particularly impressed by the author's commitment to African and global peace, despite his allegiance to another country. Despite his countless hardships, I respected his persistent faith in God. The author's pictorial references also provided me with something lovely to look at while I continued to toss the book pages and read.

To get to the fun part, I liked how the author presented his many diplomatic adventures, which offered the readers a lot of adventures to savour and remember for a long time. Most significantly, the book was extremely educational about various religious practices, and the author promoted peaceful cooperation among people of many faiths, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I particularly liked how President Houphouët portrayed himself as a father figure to the author. On every level, the book was instructive.

As a result, I would be inconsiderate if I gave this book anything less than 4 out of 4 stars. This is due to its well-organized and beautiful storytelling. I wish I could come up with a better word to describe how enjoyable it was to read the book since it was a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end, and I wished it would never end.

I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys didactic writing; students, because it provides moral lessons to learn from, and politicians because it teaches them more about how to promote and encourage peaceful coexistence among people of all national and religious origins. There is no sexual content or profane language in the text, too.

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Themmie10 · Post by **Themmie10** » 22 Mar 2022, 02:52

It’s great to read on the independence of Algeria from an eyewitness. Great review!

Umesh Bhatt · Post by **Umesh Bhatt** » 22 Mar 2022, 04:01

A motivating memoir book and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for a well brought out and great review.

Akangbe Opeyemi · Post by **Akangbe Opeyemi** » 22 Mar 2022, 05:16

A look into the life of a man, his adventures, disappointment and successes. This book seems interesting. Nice review

IniOluwa N · Post by **IniOluwa N** » 22 Mar 2022, 17:18

This memoir is a testament to the fact that greatness is not limited to a specific race or ethnic group. Everyone has the seed of greatness; you just have to discover it. Good job with the review.

Rita Nuncia · Post by **Rita Nuncia** » 24 Mar 2022, 03:53

I am currently reading this book and truly, this book is amazing. Your review is well detailed. Good work!

Ekanem Onyinye Uduak-Abasi · 26 Mar 2022, 06:02

Somehow when I read the synopsis of this book, I wasn't drawn to it. Something just put me off. But will you well detailed Review, maybe I indeed judged the book but its cover. I would try to read it

Oyedele Tomijane · Post by **Oyedele Tomijane** » 02 Apr 2022, 08:37

Reading memoirs is always so much fun. My life is so monotonous, and it's good to know people have adventures and actually have lives. Thanks for the lovely review.

Emmanuel Okotie · Post by **Emmanuel Okotie** » 06 Apr 2022, 09:27

Memoirs don't often pique my interest but your review has made me interested in this book.
I'll love to give it a try.
Thank you.

Daniel Oluwabiyi · Post by **Daniel Oluwabiyi** » 12 Apr 2022, 03:35

At first I was discouraged by the length of the book but your review has given me second thoughts on reading the book.
Reading about the independence of a fellow African country is also very interesting.
Great review.