Review of A Dream For Peace

Oluchii · Post by **Oluchii** » 12 Sep 2022, 10:06

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

4 out of 4 stars

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A Dream For Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is an autobiography detailing the author's life. It tells the tale of his struggle for the liberation of Algeria and his fight for peace. It contains themes of activism, racism, and peace.

Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was from Algeria, an African country that was colonized by the French. Growing up, he was no stranger to racism, and he decided to take a stand against it. He received a scholarship and moved from Algeria to France due to his academic excellence. While pursuing a higher education, he was an active member of several activist groups, including the UGEMA and FLN, fighting for Algeria's independence from the French. After being knee-deep in the operations of these groups, he fled to Spain to escape the French police. He got imprisoned there. Following his release, he joined Morocco in their struggle for liberation. After that, he moved on to further his education. He felt the need to help Africa and went to Côte d'Ivoire, where he developed a close friendship with President Houphouët-Boigny and was made his special advisor.

Just as the name implies, Dr Ghoulem Berrah had a dream for peace which he fought for throughout his life. I admire his courage and resilience. He was a vast traveller and met a lot of great people. It was exciting to read about his encounters with various presidents and world leaders. Berrah was a gifted diplomat. He did a lot of remarkable things during his lifetime. He worked alongside President Houphouët-Boigny to help other nations. They helped the Igbos during the Biafran war and tried to stop the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

One of the aspects of this book I enjoyed was the author's inter-religious marriage and his stance on religion. He was a Muslim, and his wife was a devout Catholic. Her parents didn't approve of the marriage instantly, but that didn't deter them due to the love they had for each other. The author believed that, irrespective of our various religions, we serve the same God and share a common faith, and that was a great lesson to pick. The merging of both the Christian and Muslim religions in this book was thrilling, and learning about the Christian and Muslim doctrines was enlightening.

It was enriching to read about the beautiful cultures and cuisines found in Algeria and Côte d'Ivoire. It was also thrilling to read about Algeria's fight for liberation from the perspective of an activist who was involved directly.

There was nothing to dislike in this book. It was quite informative due to the numerous historical events it contained. It was professionally edited, as I found a few errors, and is deserving of a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading memoirs and books about politics and activism.

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Post by **Hannah Mae Fabro** » 24 Sep 2022, 22:15

I already read this book and I agree with the rating you gave to this book; this book surely deserves a complete rating. Thank you for your informative review.

Bef Ozo · Post by **Bef Ozo** » 25 Sep 2022, 09:29

This book shows the essence of choosing peace in our daily lives. The author’s life is an example to every readers. This is a well-written review. Keep it up!

Judy O · Post by **Judy O** » 25 Sep 2022, 09:35

Wow. Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was a true definition of versatility; a doctor, a freedom fighter, and a man with tolerance having married a Christian woman. I look forward to reading all about this man's life. Nicely written.

Wash William · Post by **Wash William** » 25 Sep 2022, 16:15

This book comes with the hope that a country can be changed by someone. I enjoyed the plot of the book and how events unfolded in this book. It doesn't deserve less rating. Thanks for the review.

Post by **Elendu Clement Ekechukwu** » 25 Sep 2022, 18:29

I think his inter-religious marriage proved a big point in his fight for peace. Thanks for the review. I hope I enjoy the memoir.

Mozi Ken · Post by **Mozi Ken** » 26 Sep 2022, 00:29

I think Berrah is a good inspiration for Africans. His life was rich with intrigue. It was interesting to read about all the important people he had met in the book. Good review

Hazel Mae Bagarinao · Post by **Hazel Mae Bagarinao** » 26 Sep 2022, 00:39

I would like read this book however I was hesitant if I can finish because of how long the book is. But this is a very nice review!

Gavice Victoria · Post by **Gavice Victoria** » 26 Sep 2022, 08:41

Dr. Ghoulem Berrah Is a man of integrity and valor. I like how detailed and sincere this review is. I honestly enjoyed reading it. Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your thoughts on this book with us. Also, congratulations on having your review published.

Mmeso Goodness · Post by **Mmeso Goodness** » 27 Sep 2022, 00:02

This is an intriguing memoir. His bravery and courage is one thing I admire. His deeds of freedom fighting is notable also.
Great review.

Natalie Sheph · Post by **Natalie Sheph** » 27 Sep 2022, 11:05

True love does not recognize religious boundaries. I am glad that Dr. Ghoulem Berrah was a remarkable and inspiring person in many ways. Thank you for your nice review.

Abdulsabur Aisha · Post by **Abdulsabur Aisha** » 27 Sep 2022, 13:48

I have often been tempted to pick this book from the bookshelf, but the page count always scares me. However, after reading your review, I would like to poke my nose. Great review!