Review of A Dream For Peace

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 22 Jun 2022, 14:09

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

4 out of 4 stars

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Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, with his unwavering quest for peace and harmony in his country, fought against the French colonization of Algeria in his youth. Not only this, but in his advocacy for world peace, he often intervened in matters such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Chronologically organized to follow the events of the twentieth century through Berrah’s eyes, A Dream For Peace documents his life from being a French-educated scientist, to a political activist and everything that followed.

One aspect of the novel I really enjoyed is that A Dream For Peace is one of those rare memoirs that actually depict the harsh realities of life, rather than just celebrating one’s triumphs. By highlighting his arrest and the time he spent in jail, the author brings to light the challenges faced by those who seek to make the world a better place.

I also enjoyed the level of representation of different social groups in this novel. As a Muslim married to a Christian, the author showed a true reflection of his principles. He was able to demonstrate that his aim of cultivating peace and harmony between different communities was not just an ideal, but a concept he practiced in his daily life. This was particularly enjoyable for me, since the author advocated for peace, knowing it was possible due to his personal experience.

Another aspect of the book that really kept me hooked was the inclusion of pictures and diagrams that helped elaborate on the author’s experiences. Although the book is quite long (over 600 pages), the presentation of information through these different mediums made it quite easy to read. Speaking as someone who does not enjoy books that drone on longer than they should, I would recommend anyone such as myself to not be scared off by the number of pages in this novel. Trust me, you’ll be glad you picked it up.

Personally, I found this book to be truly inspiring. Not only does it give the reader a sense of purpose to achieve something, no matter how small every day, but it also encourages fostering tolerance and inclusion for communities different from our own. Furthermore, as a history enthusiast, I enjoyed Berrah’s detailed documentation of meeting world leaders like Mao Zedong and Fidel Castro.

I could not find a single thing I disliked about this book. Furthermore, I found it to be particularly enjoyable as it was free of grammatical and formatting errors, therefore appearing to have been professionally edited.

I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for its excellent depiction of character development, activism and patriotism. I would recommend A Dream For Peace to anyone who has a patriotic drive to protect and fight for their country. I would also encourage readers of memoirs to pick this book up. Anyone particularly interested in the diplomatic history of Africa would also find this to be an interesting read.

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WriteOn · Post by **WriteOn** » 05 Jul 2022, 08:50

I felt well informed after reading your well considered review Ayesha_29. The book seems to have some very appealing qualities.

I also enjoyed the level of representation of different social groups in this novel. As a Muslim married to a Christian, the author showed a true reflection of his principles. He was able to demonstrate that his aim of cultivating peace and harmony between different communities was not just an ideal, but a concept he practiced in his daily life.

I found this statement especially interesting because it adds authenticity to the book. Thank you.

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 05 Jul 2022, 10:22

Mrs D O wrote: ↑05 Jul 2022, 08:50 I felt well informed after reading your well considered review Ayesha_29. The book seems to have some very appealing qualities.
I also enjoyed the level of representation of different social groups in this novel. As a Muslim married to a Christian, the author showed a true reflection of his principles. He was able to demonstrate that his aim of cultivating peace and harmony between different communities was not just an ideal, but a concept he practiced in his daily life.
I found this statement especially interesting because it adds authenticity to the book. Thank you.

I’m so glad my review was helpful to you! Thanks for the lovely comment! Do check out my other reviews, I’d love to know what you think!

Post by **Diana Lowery** » 05 Jul 2022, 12:53

I liked your detailed recommendation. You covered all audiences for this book and made it sound very appealing.

Francis Omotayo Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Omotayo Aderogbin** » 05 Jul 2022, 14:00

Your review flow so well. Your recommendation is quite specific. Dream for peace is a good book that iterates the life of the author well.

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 05 Jul 2022, 18:45

diana lowery wrote: ↑05 Jul 2022, 12:53 I liked your detailed recommendation. You covered all audiences for this book and made it sound very appealing.

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the comment! Check out my other reviews too!

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 05 Jul 2022, 18:46

Francis_Reads wrote: ↑05 Jul 2022, 14:00 Your review flow so well. Your recommendation is quite specific. Dream for peace is a good book that iterates the life of the author well.

Thankyou for the comment! Check out my other reviews also! Would love to know what you think!

Judith Donald · Post by **Judith Donald** » 07 Jul 2022, 01:15

The book looks quite lengthy and although I'm not a fan of memoirs, the life of Dr Ghoulem is interesting. I look forward to reading it fully. Great review.

Nwaka Chukwuemeka · Post by **Nwaka Chukwuemeka** » 08 Jul 2022, 05:46

A dream for peace is a book that I advise all readers to read, the author's descriptive prowess is top-notch. I love your review.

OTrain Disene · Post by **OTrain Disene** » 08 Jul 2022, 11:57

I have read this book, and it was the best memoir I have read that hear. Truly Dr. Berrah was such an Extraordinaire. He came from humbling beginnings to rubbing shoulders with the elites of the world. That is inspiring in my books.

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 08 Jul 2022, 11:58

Judith Donald wrote: ↑07 Jul 2022, 01:15 The book looks quite lengthy and although I'm not a fan of memoirs, the life of Dr Ghoulem is interesting. I look forward to reading it fully. Great review.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks for stopping by!

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 08 Jul 2022, 11:59

OTrain M wrote: ↑08 Jul 2022, 11:57 I have read this book, and it was the best memoir I have read that hear. Truly Dr. Berrah was such an Extraordinaire. He came from humbling beginnings to rubbing shoulders with the elites of the world. That is inspiring in my books.

I completely agree! His life and his journey is an inspiration to all!

Ayesha Ameera Memon · Post by **Ayesha Ameera Memon** » 08 Jul 2022, 11:59

Dera Okeke wrote: ↑08 Jul 2022, 05:46 A dream for peace is a book that I advise all readers to read, the author's descriptive prowess is top-notch. I love your review.

I agree! Thanks for the comment!