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.]
A Dream For Peace, written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, is an account of the author's life. He is born in northeastern Algeria at a time the French government has annexed Algeria as a part of the French mainland. His hometown, Ain Beida, is guided by customs, traditions, and laws of the Muslim community. Discrimination, racism, and oppression by the French settlers haunt his life and those of other Algerian natives. For instance, the settlers dance to their music at a place where the Algerian natives are not allowed. There's also a heated exchange between Ghoulem Berrah and a French teacher: "This is an Arab deed." This is on page 26. "This is a French deed." The injustice spreads to school, where both French and Algerian children learn, from home. It worsens when a French teacher treats him differently from a French girl during an award ceremony. Colonial police arrest Algerian natives without a cause. Ironically, 13 years into their independence and self-rule, the injustices persist in addition to insecurity. To summarize it all, so many political, social, and economic ills happen in Algeria. When his father dies, his mother becomes instrumental in his education. He performs well in primary and high school and when he receives a scholarship to study abroad, he pursues Medicine. As a medical student in Bordeaux, France, he and other North African Muslim students form associations to fight for their rights. It's then that he's elected as a student leader, but he suffers police arrests and physical assaults. He's hired as a lecturer by Yale School of Medicine after he completes his Master's Degree and PhD at Indiana University. Well, he aims at achieving peace around the globe after.
I love the positive energy seen throughout Ghoulem's life. The moral values fostered by the author, such as solidarity, self-discipline among Muslim girls, respect among spouses, and brotherhood, impress me. Reading this book is entertaining because the author's narration is simply exceptional. He vividly does descriptions, which I find outstanding: "What stood out was the embroidered stitching and matching golden belts that were studded with genuine gold coins. Celebrations were larger than life, and colorful meals were masterfully laid out for the outstanding feast." This you'll find on page 18. And then there are picture illustrations, which not only add to the beauty of this book, but they also endear it to me. As we know, pictures attract a reader's attention and prolong their memory about the book. On page 25, a little timid boy answers the question "What is France?" as "France is Bouziane's mother." Yet, Bouziane is Ghoulem Berrah's neighbor. I find this humorous and tickling. Being in love with literature, I find the use of literary devices in this book impressive. On page 25 is an irony: "We knew the history of France...by heart, but we knew absolutely nothing about our Algerian heritage." Lastly, I like it that this book has no error, and it teaches hard work and persistence.
With due honesty, I love everything about this memoir. There is absolutely nothing I dislike about it because its every aspect speaks to my heart.
As I stated earlier, this memoir is free of errors; it is exceptionally edited and wholeheartedly written. Adding these to the moral values it fosters, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend this memoir to everyone because it is a quiet teacher of vision and optimism. Whether you are a young adult, male, or female, this book suits you; it avoids profanity as much as possible. I also recommend it to anyone who loves to read motivational books because it is equally one.
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A Dream For Peace
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A Dream For Peace, written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, is an account of the author's life. He is born in northeastern Algeria at a time the French government has annexed Algeria as a part of the French mainland. His hometown, Ain Beida, is guided by customs, traditions, and laws of the Muslim community. Discrimination, racism, and oppression by the French settlers haunt his life and those of other Algerian natives. For instance, the settlers dance to their music at a place where the Algerian natives are not allowed. There's also a heated exchange between Ghoulem Berrah and a French teacher: "This is an Arab deed." This is on page 26. "This is a French deed." The injustice spreads to school, where both French and Algerian children learn, from home. It worsens when a French teacher treats him differently from a French girl during an award ceremony. Colonial police arrest Algerian natives without a cause. Ironically, 13 years into their independence and self-rule, the injustices persist in addition to insecurity. To summarize it all, so many political, social, and economic ills happen in Algeria. When his father dies, his mother becomes instrumental in his education. He performs well in primary and high school and when he receives a scholarship to study abroad, he pursues Medicine. As a medical student in Bordeaux, France, he and other North African Muslim students form associations to fight for their rights. It's then that he's elected as a student leader, but he suffers police arrests and physical assaults. He's hired as a lecturer by Yale School of Medicine after he completes his Master's Degree and PhD at Indiana University. Well, he aims at achieving peace around the globe after.
I love the positive energy seen throughout Ghoulem's life. The moral values fostered by the author, such as solidarity, self-discipline among Muslim girls, respect among spouses, and brotherhood, impress me. Reading this book is entertaining because the author's narration is simply exceptional. He vividly does descriptions, which I find outstanding: "What stood out was the embroidered stitching and matching golden belts that were studded with genuine gold coins. Celebrations were larger than life, and colorful meals were masterfully laid out for the outstanding feast." This you'll find on page 18. And then there are picture illustrations, which not only add to the beauty of this book, but they also endear it to me. As we know, pictures attract a reader's attention and prolong their memory about the book. On page 25, a little timid boy answers the question "What is France?" as "France is Bouziane's mother." Yet, Bouziane is Ghoulem Berrah's neighbor. I find this humorous and tickling. Being in love with literature, I find the use of literary devices in this book impressive. On page 25 is an irony: "We knew the history of France...by heart, but we knew absolutely nothing about our Algerian heritage." Lastly, I like it that this book has no error, and it teaches hard work and persistence.
With due honesty, I love everything about this memoir. There is absolutely nothing I dislike about it because its every aspect speaks to my heart.
As I stated earlier, this memoir is free of errors; it is exceptionally edited and wholeheartedly written. Adding these to the moral values it fosters, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend this memoir to everyone because it is a quiet teacher of vision and optimism. Whether you are a young adult, male, or female, this book suits you; it avoids profanity as much as possible. I also recommend it to anyone who loves to read motivational books because it is equally one.
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A Dream For Peace
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