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.]
Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's memoir and biography, A Dream For Peace, is a heartfelt narration of how the author became a Freedom Fighter for the Independence of Algeria while she was under the influence of the French government. He was born into a poor family in Constantine, Algeria's north-east. He however began his academic career with his mother's help, and because he always performed well, he was awarded a scholarship to study medicine in France. While an activist medical student in Bordeaux, France, he was pursued by the police as a result of his activism and he together with his wife had to flee the country.
He, fortunately, got a scholarship shortly after at an American University. His research spearheaded innovations that impacted the world of Biological Sciences. He was then hired to be a lecturer at the Yale School of Medicine. He also became a permanent member of the New York Academy of Science. Despite his achievements, Dr. Berrah was convinced that he had a mission to make Africa free of colonial influence and a peaceful place to live in. He, therefore, returned to Africa where he served as a special advisor to President Houphouët-Boigny of the Ivory Coast. He went ahead to serve as an Emissary and an Ambassador. I must say that how his fight for freedom unfolds is one for the books and undeniably inspiring.
The book builds upon the story in a detailed, descriptive manner that makes the reader feel part and parcel of the historic and diplomatic events as they unfold. What I loved about this book was that it was an easy read. Complicated terms were explained comprehensively and you just cannot help but be glued to every page. I loved the fact that the book has so many teaching points that cause one to reflect upon their life. My favourite teaching point was how he took risks, sometimes unafraid but other times he took the risks despite his fears. Lastly, I liked this read as it tells the story from the African perspective. One gets to understand the struggles of African society and possibly learn to accept the multi-diversity we have in the world.
The size and quality of the photographs were the only things I didn't particularly like. I would have preferred if they were bigger and a bit clearer. I however appreciate the idea of having pictures as it made visualization of the events more intriguing. That being said, there are no further complaints about this read. This book was professionally edited therefore I hardly found any errors. With all sincerity, I would love to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This is because the flow was well-paced and strategic and the facts were comprehensively expounded on. Also, the recognition and description of other people as key participants in Br. Berrah’s successes made me love the book more.
This book has bits and pieces that address religion but I believe that it is well suited for readers of all religions. In fact, it encourages cohesion and peace when it comes to our religious differences. This book contains no form of profanity. I would recommend this book to lovers of political history and African history. Also, for readers in need of inspiration, this is the book for you. It is quite a lengthy read but for what it is worth, it is an impeccable read.
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A Dream For Peace
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Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's memoir and biography, A Dream For Peace, is a heartfelt narration of how the author became a Freedom Fighter for the Independence of Algeria while she was under the influence of the French government. He was born into a poor family in Constantine, Algeria's north-east. He however began his academic career with his mother's help, and because he always performed well, he was awarded a scholarship to study medicine in France. While an activist medical student in Bordeaux, France, he was pursued by the police as a result of his activism and he together with his wife had to flee the country.
He, fortunately, got a scholarship shortly after at an American University. His research spearheaded innovations that impacted the world of Biological Sciences. He was then hired to be a lecturer at the Yale School of Medicine. He also became a permanent member of the New York Academy of Science. Despite his achievements, Dr. Berrah was convinced that he had a mission to make Africa free of colonial influence and a peaceful place to live in. He, therefore, returned to Africa where he served as a special advisor to President Houphouët-Boigny of the Ivory Coast. He went ahead to serve as an Emissary and an Ambassador. I must say that how his fight for freedom unfolds is one for the books and undeniably inspiring.
The book builds upon the story in a detailed, descriptive manner that makes the reader feel part and parcel of the historic and diplomatic events as they unfold. What I loved about this book was that it was an easy read. Complicated terms were explained comprehensively and you just cannot help but be glued to every page. I loved the fact that the book has so many teaching points that cause one to reflect upon their life. My favourite teaching point was how he took risks, sometimes unafraid but other times he took the risks despite his fears. Lastly, I liked this read as it tells the story from the African perspective. One gets to understand the struggles of African society and possibly learn to accept the multi-diversity we have in the world.
The size and quality of the photographs were the only things I didn't particularly like. I would have preferred if they were bigger and a bit clearer. I however appreciate the idea of having pictures as it made visualization of the events more intriguing. That being said, there are no further complaints about this read. This book was professionally edited therefore I hardly found any errors. With all sincerity, I would love to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This is because the flow was well-paced and strategic and the facts were comprehensively expounded on. Also, the recognition and description of other people as key participants in Br. Berrah’s successes made me love the book more.
This book has bits and pieces that address religion but I believe that it is well suited for readers of all religions. In fact, it encourages cohesion and peace when it comes to our religious differences. This book contains no form of profanity. I would recommend this book to lovers of political history and African history. Also, for readers in need of inspiration, this is the book for you. It is quite a lengthy read but for what it is worth, it is an impeccable read.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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