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.]
I never imagined science and politics could coexist. I had no idea one person could be both a scientist and a powerful activist. That is, until I read His Excellency Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's A Dream for Peace. In the book, the author told us about his life and how he discovered his purpose and then pursued it with all his might. Born into a respectable family in Algeria in 1932, he grew up witnessing the discrimination and racism that ravaged his people. As his father died when he was very young, his brave mother shaped him into the religious and responsible young man he became. Even though he was imprisoned for fighting for justice, that did not stop him from seeking peace for his country. He obtained his medical degree while a student in France and then worked as a professor. He aimed to restore peace to Africa, and his mission was to give Africa a voice. The colonial era brought so much into that society; for example, formal education was introduced, but there were some drawbacks as well, such as racial discrimination, conflicts, and so on. This book is a useful way to reflect on those issues.
This book's depiction of the pursuit of purpose, peace, harmony, and tribal and religious tolerance is something that people need to be reminded of. If we are open-minded enough, we will learn valuable lessons from each chapter. One good example is the importance of giving our all in everything we do. From a distance, it appeared to me that the author was not one to dwell on regrets but rather saw the good in every situation and made the most of it. Dr. Berrah is a role model for many people. His selflessness and devotion to his country and world peace were unparalleled. He never forgot his country, no matter where he was. He put his life in danger for the sake of his people's liberty. I enjoyed how educational the book is about African history. The author depicts the struggle of Africans during their fight for freedom from a perspective that I have not seen in any history book. The author's life story demonstrates how you can go from being a nobody to becoming one of the world's most respected and important people.
A Dream for Peace was superbly edited. I discovered no mistakes. The author's writing style kept the read from being too stiff, which is often the case with memoirs. I appreciated the use of photographs in the book. It made it more enjoyable to be able to see the actual people, places, and documents mentioned on the pages. The terminology was formal but not difficult to grasp. I was constantly inspired and captivated. The fact that it was very long was also not a problem at all.
However, the author almost made it appear as if he were a perfect person whose opinion was always correct. Even when he was about to marry someone who was not the love of his life, he pretended to us that it was the advice of another that compelled him to do so. He appeared to be someone who was too good to be true. This, along with some of the ideas that I think are a little backward, has made me not appreciate this book 100%.
Hence, I am going to give it a solid 4 out of 5. It is still an absolutely deserving book and a very interesting read in many respects.
Readers who enjoy memoirs should pick up this book. It could be one of the best memoirs they have ever read. I also recommend it to history enthusiasts. You might learn something about African history and colonization. The book is suitable for readers of all faiths, and it is also appropriate for readers of all ages, although it might be a difficult read for a child.
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A Dream For Peace
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I never imagined science and politics could coexist. I had no idea one person could be both a scientist and a powerful activist. That is, until I read His Excellency Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's A Dream for Peace. In the book, the author told us about his life and how he discovered his purpose and then pursued it with all his might. Born into a respectable family in Algeria in 1932, he grew up witnessing the discrimination and racism that ravaged his people. As his father died when he was very young, his brave mother shaped him into the religious and responsible young man he became. Even though he was imprisoned for fighting for justice, that did not stop him from seeking peace for his country. He obtained his medical degree while a student in France and then worked as a professor. He aimed to restore peace to Africa, and his mission was to give Africa a voice. The colonial era brought so much into that society; for example, formal education was introduced, but there were some drawbacks as well, such as racial discrimination, conflicts, and so on. This book is a useful way to reflect on those issues.
This book's depiction of the pursuit of purpose, peace, harmony, and tribal and religious tolerance is something that people need to be reminded of. If we are open-minded enough, we will learn valuable lessons from each chapter. One good example is the importance of giving our all in everything we do. From a distance, it appeared to me that the author was not one to dwell on regrets but rather saw the good in every situation and made the most of it. Dr. Berrah is a role model for many people. His selflessness and devotion to his country and world peace were unparalleled. He never forgot his country, no matter where he was. He put his life in danger for the sake of his people's liberty. I enjoyed how educational the book is about African history. The author depicts the struggle of Africans during their fight for freedom from a perspective that I have not seen in any history book. The author's life story demonstrates how you can go from being a nobody to becoming one of the world's most respected and important people.
A Dream for Peace was superbly edited. I discovered no mistakes. The author's writing style kept the read from being too stiff, which is often the case with memoirs. I appreciated the use of photographs in the book. It made it more enjoyable to be able to see the actual people, places, and documents mentioned on the pages. The terminology was formal but not difficult to grasp. I was constantly inspired and captivated. The fact that it was very long was also not a problem at all.
However, the author almost made it appear as if he were a perfect person whose opinion was always correct. Even when he was about to marry someone who was not the love of his life, he pretended to us that it was the advice of another that compelled him to do so. He appeared to be someone who was too good to be true. This, along with some of the ideas that I think are a little backward, has made me not appreciate this book 100%.
Hence, I am going to give it a solid 4 out of 5. It is still an absolutely deserving book and a very interesting read in many respects.
Readers who enjoy memoirs should pick up this book. It could be one of the best memoirs they have ever read. I also recommend it to history enthusiasts. You might learn something about African history and colonization. The book is suitable for readers of all faiths, and it is also appropriate for readers of all ages, although it might be a difficult read for a child.
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A Dream For Peace
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