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.]
France was among the major powers of the imperial time, committed to expanding their empires all over the world. Beliefs in the Europeans’ supposed racial superiority informed, and continue to inform their interactions with the native Asians and Africans. Did the Africans rebel against these major colonists? Who were these people at the forefront of the fight for independence and equality? A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is a memoir that follows the life of one of the great heroes (Dr. Ghoulem) from his childhood in the early 20th century, until his old age in the 21st century.
Just as any other African under European rule, Dr. Ghoulem dreamt of an end to the inferiority complex among African nations. He was born to a religion notorious for its recurrent lapses in security, exacerbated by complex tribal bonds spanning centuries. Being from a well-off family, he was one of the few native Africans who were privileged to access education under French rule. He was an excellent performer in school, solving great scientific problems, and even bringing an international reputation. He fought for Africans studying and working for European nations; a strategy of depriving the African nations of their intellectuals. Dr. Ghoulem resigned from lecturing at Yale University, a career he was flourishing in, and responded to a call by one of the African presidents to liberate Africa. His love life was characterized by many obstacles, but he still overcomes and marries his love of life Titi. He mingled with people from all religions, he even served as an advisor to a president from a different religion.
The book was so excellent in outlining all the important nuggets in the life of Dr. Ghoulem. I liked the fact that he lived to see his dream come true in the United States, on November 4th, 2008. The book has numerous photos in every chapter; which makes it easy to relate with the author at each stage of life. The photos are astoundingly clear, considering the times in which they were taken. The author does not shy from including the unwise decisions that he made, unwarranted riots, and commitments.
Although the author labored to explain most French narrations and words, there were a few left without interpretations. In the second half of the book, the author does not include much of his family life, I desired to know more about the divorced wife.
This book is exceptionally edited, I didn’t encounter any grammatical error or spelling mistakes while reading it. I loved the author’s profound love for the African continent, with liberty, freedom, and peace being intrinsic to his philosophies and values. Following the excellent writing style, and narration of events, I would gladly rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I would like to recommend this book to those with a great interest in African culture, colonization, and freedom. Scientists and biology scholars would also learn from the author’s research findings and innovations.
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A Dream For Peace
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France was among the major powers of the imperial time, committed to expanding their empires all over the world. Beliefs in the Europeans’ supposed racial superiority informed, and continue to inform their interactions with the native Asians and Africans. Did the Africans rebel against these major colonists? Who were these people at the forefront of the fight for independence and equality? A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is a memoir that follows the life of one of the great heroes (Dr. Ghoulem) from his childhood in the early 20th century, until his old age in the 21st century.
Just as any other African under European rule, Dr. Ghoulem dreamt of an end to the inferiority complex among African nations. He was born to a religion notorious for its recurrent lapses in security, exacerbated by complex tribal bonds spanning centuries. Being from a well-off family, he was one of the few native Africans who were privileged to access education under French rule. He was an excellent performer in school, solving great scientific problems, and even bringing an international reputation. He fought for Africans studying and working for European nations; a strategy of depriving the African nations of their intellectuals. Dr. Ghoulem resigned from lecturing at Yale University, a career he was flourishing in, and responded to a call by one of the African presidents to liberate Africa. His love life was characterized by many obstacles, but he still overcomes and marries his love of life Titi. He mingled with people from all religions, he even served as an advisor to a president from a different religion.
The book was so excellent in outlining all the important nuggets in the life of Dr. Ghoulem. I liked the fact that he lived to see his dream come true in the United States, on November 4th, 2008. The book has numerous photos in every chapter; which makes it easy to relate with the author at each stage of life. The photos are astoundingly clear, considering the times in which they were taken. The author does not shy from including the unwise decisions that he made, unwarranted riots, and commitments.
Although the author labored to explain most French narrations and words, there were a few left without interpretations. In the second half of the book, the author does not include much of his family life, I desired to know more about the divorced wife.
This book is exceptionally edited, I didn’t encounter any grammatical error or spelling mistakes while reading it. I loved the author’s profound love for the African continent, with liberty, freedom, and peace being intrinsic to his philosophies and values. Following the excellent writing style, and narration of events, I would gladly rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I would like to recommend this book to those with a great interest in African culture, colonization, and freedom. Scientists and biology scholars would also learn from the author’s research findings and innovations.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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