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Review of A Dream For Peace
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
Peace; a state of calmness, without violence, war, or restlessness. It is synonymous with tranquility, harmony, truce, serenity, or reconciliation. It is also a word Dr. Ghoulem Berrah strove for all his life. It was his life doctrine, philosophy, and gospel.
A Dream for Peace a narrative written from personal experiences and memories of Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, underpinned by a strong ideology that resonated through his memoir. A doctrine of peace, dialogue, love, the liberation of Africa, and Africa’s development. Born and brought up in Algeria as a French subject, Ghoulem witnesses the horrors of French colonization in his home country, where natives are treated as aliens in their Fatherland. From a young age, he takes a stand against colonization and racism. He takes an active stance as an advocate for the freedom of Africa, especially Algeria, and lends his voice unconditionally.
A lot of positive aspects can be highlighted in this book. In reading his story, readers would find a lot of life lessons embedded within the pages of the book—a lesson of sacrifice, love, tolerance, selflessness, persistence, and service. Never for once exhibiting any nuance in his belief in peace and freedom, he held through going to jail in Spain, losing his scholarship in Bordeaux, and criticisms from his people as he worked for Cote d’Ivoire. He remained humble despite his trusted position in President Felix Houphouet’s government and his incredible accomplishments both in science and politics.
More so, he never failed to acknowledge the help and support he gained from others in his pursuit of peace and freedom in the world. This relays an appreciative and cooperative spirit. My favorite of all lessons is the message of religious tolerance, respect and harmony conveyed in his story. This is portrayed in his interfaith marriage with Titi, a practicing catholic, which has prevailed over the test of time. His wife, despite her religious dichotomy with her husband, has been very supportive of his faith. Readers would read of Muslims gracing the inaugural ceremony of the Lady of Peace Basilica and many scenarios that show people from different religions accommodating one another.
Ghoulem recognized that our faith in God is the same despite the different religions. Furthermore, the book exhibited a significant amount of detailing and emphasis on the author’s diplomatic tasks. This allowed readers to take a close look at the intricate steps taken to ensure peace, development, and independence for different African countries. The pictures and footnotes the author included were of tremendous help in better understanding and keeping pace with his account.
The only negative aspect I could find in this book was the minor errors, especially in punctuation. Asides from this little oversight, the book was written well, and his narration was inspirational. I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as a result. I believe this book is a treat for persons that enjoy political or historical autobiographies, and as such, I recommend this book to them.
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A Dream For Peace
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Peace; a state of calmness, without violence, war, or restlessness. It is synonymous with tranquility, harmony, truce, serenity, or reconciliation. It is also a word Dr. Ghoulem Berrah strove for all his life. It was his life doctrine, philosophy, and gospel.
A Dream for Peace a narrative written from personal experiences and memories of Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, underpinned by a strong ideology that resonated through his memoir. A doctrine of peace, dialogue, love, the liberation of Africa, and Africa’s development. Born and brought up in Algeria as a French subject, Ghoulem witnesses the horrors of French colonization in his home country, where natives are treated as aliens in their Fatherland. From a young age, he takes a stand against colonization and racism. He takes an active stance as an advocate for the freedom of Africa, especially Algeria, and lends his voice unconditionally.
A lot of positive aspects can be highlighted in this book. In reading his story, readers would find a lot of life lessons embedded within the pages of the book—a lesson of sacrifice, love, tolerance, selflessness, persistence, and service. Never for once exhibiting any nuance in his belief in peace and freedom, he held through going to jail in Spain, losing his scholarship in Bordeaux, and criticisms from his people as he worked for Cote d’Ivoire. He remained humble despite his trusted position in President Felix Houphouet’s government and his incredible accomplishments both in science and politics.
More so, he never failed to acknowledge the help and support he gained from others in his pursuit of peace and freedom in the world. This relays an appreciative and cooperative spirit. My favorite of all lessons is the message of religious tolerance, respect and harmony conveyed in his story. This is portrayed in his interfaith marriage with Titi, a practicing catholic, which has prevailed over the test of time. His wife, despite her religious dichotomy with her husband, has been very supportive of his faith. Readers would read of Muslims gracing the inaugural ceremony of the Lady of Peace Basilica and many scenarios that show people from different religions accommodating one another.
Ghoulem recognized that our faith in God is the same despite the different religions. Furthermore, the book exhibited a significant amount of detailing and emphasis on the author’s diplomatic tasks. This allowed readers to take a close look at the intricate steps taken to ensure peace, development, and independence for different African countries. The pictures and footnotes the author included were of tremendous help in better understanding and keeping pace with his account.
The only negative aspect I could find in this book was the minor errors, especially in punctuation. Asides from this little oversight, the book was written well, and his narration was inspirational. I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as a result. I believe this book is a treat for persons that enjoy political or historical autobiographies, and as such, I recommend this book to them.
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A Dream For Peace
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