Review of A Dream For Peace

Chimereucheya Okoroafo · Post by **Chimereucheya Okoroafo** » 14 Oct 2022, 21:13

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

4 out of 4 stars

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We've all heard of our heroes' past, but how often do we get to read incredibly detailed books about their lives written by them? A Dream For Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is about a man's passion for his country and doing whatever he must to ensure freedom for his people. Born in Aïn Beïda, a small town in Algeria, Dr. Berrah grew up around hunters like his father and other beautiful sights like the native temples. During that period, the colonial masters (French settlers) were already present and claiming ownership of places that didn't belong to them, but all remained peaceful.

As time went by, things changed. There was racism and slavery. Dr. Berrah happened to study abroad, and he was one of the best. In his time as a medical student, he became an activist and worked with so many other admirable individuals, even those who weren't Muslims like him. He attained high positions in organizations like the Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (ICIPP) and the PLO. He was involved in peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

A Dream For Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is a memoir of the author's remarkable life. This book comprises 17 chapters and about 600 pages. The text is easily understandable and is a motivation for patriots of different nations. Despite the number of pages, a reader will find numerous things to like in this book and acknowledge Dr. Berrah's achievements. A Dream For Peace is professionally edited. There were a few grammatical errors and no punctuation errors, but the errors did not negatively affect my reading.

As an advocate of peace, I found the author's journey bold and thrilling. His bravery is a source of motivation to teach us how to strive for our goals no matter how impossible they may seem. His story teaches me a lesson on indifference in whatever form it may occur, from racism to religious indifference. He was a man who didn't let that matter and didn't judge others. Honestly, there is nothing I dislike about this book.

I rate this book, A Dream For Peace, four out of four stars. This book is undeniably commendable. The pattern of storytelling is enjoyable and emotional. This story talks about achieving peace and is a reminder that there is no gain in war. I recommend this book to citizens of Algeria and Africa who do not know about this great individual and to historians who may be interested.

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Charless Agbata · Post by **Charless Agbata** » 27 Oct 2022, 13:43

Reading about Dr. Ghoulem's life struggles to achieve freedom was a great one for me. The way he showed love to his wife should serve as a lesson to men who always cover up excuses of showing love to their wives for their businesses

Post by **Hannah Mae Fabro** » 28 Oct 2022, 23:21

I have read this book before, and I could say that this is one of the most remarkable memoirs I've ever read. Also, I liked how detailed your review is.

Azuka Jessica · Post by **Azuka Jessica** » 28 Oct 2022, 23:55

I well detailed book indeed about the author. I think the author strived and successfully made a name for himself. I like him for fighting against racism and colonialism. Amazing review.

Charless Agbata · Post by **Charless Agbata** » 29 Oct 2022, 01:17

This has stood out to be one of the best book's in my shelve. Your review was also very informative and gave me more insights on the book's storyline

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 29 Oct 2022, 06:29

Dr. Berrah is a fascinating man. He fought for the things he believed in and seems to have won many freedoms for his people.

Onumere · Post by **Onumere** » 29 Oct 2022, 15:00

What impressed me most about this book was Dr. Berrah's marital life. I keep imagining how a man with such pedigree could struggle marginally. however, his political and academic records were second to none. thanks for the review

Larabs Josh · Post by **Larabs Josh** » 30 Oct 2022, 23:25

Dr. Berrah is a man with profound love and loyalty to his country. I believe every young African man should emulate his legacies.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 31 Oct 2022, 05:20

There are a lot of lessons to learn from Dr. Berrah's life. From this review, I already know that the lesson of indifference was prominent. Dr. Berrah's life is worth reading and emulating. Thank you for this detailed review.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 31 Oct 2022, 20:35

Your review made me realize that colonialism is not really a thing of the past. We still have people who lived through it and that blew my mind. I hope books like this one help us finally understand the importance of tolerance and peace.
Fantastic job!

Charles Jeremiah · Post by **Charles Jeremiah** » 02 Nov 2022, 17:49

I applaud you for this wonderful review. Dr. Berrah's work is really appreciable. I love and enjoy how he stands firm for his country even when he is not obliged to do so. A true role model.

Valeria Riveraa · Post by **Valeria Riveraa** » 07 Nov 2022, 08:44

A Dream For Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is an inspiring recount of the author's life. The life led by him and all of his achievement were quite admirable.

Cheryl Erickson · Post by **Cheryl Erickson** » 07 Nov 2022, 12:02

I am interested in reading about the life and accomplishments of Ghoulem Berrah. It would be informative to learn more about life in Algeria. From your positive and encouraging review, I can tell that this book will be inspirational. Thank you for taking the time to write a thorough summary.

Charles Babbage · Post by **Charles Babbage** » 14 Mar 2023, 23:32

Dr Berrah is one of those hundred courage men in the whole world who have the ability of changing the world just by being different, thereby influencing others.