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.]
A Dream for Peace, written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, tells the story of his life from childhood to becoming a renowned diplomat and scientist. Political unrest was present during the author's formative years. As he tells his life story, we gain knowledge of the history of the struggle for independence fought by Algeria and other African nations. We witness the author combat racism, colonialism, and other forms of human oppression. In his lifetime, he did a lot. He took part in the Algerian independence struggle and was appointed a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. He also worked as a special advisor to Félix Houphouet-Boigny, the first president of Côte d'Ivoire.
I was inspired by the author's selflessness throughout the entire book. He fiercely advocated for Algeria's independence, served as a peace broker between warring nations like Israel and Palestine, and spread religious tolerance. I respected him for choosing to wed a Christian despite strong resistance from his Muslim family. His care for others was evident in both his personal and professional lives. He was steadfast in his ideas, organizing student protests and mediating peace at the highest governmental level.
The fact that the things in the book seemed to be true made it more interesting. This is evident from the fact that his wife's documents were used to piece together this tale. The graphics that were strewn throughout the book were fantastic. This helped me visualize the characters in the novel, which increased its realism for me. The language of the book is quite simple, making it simple to read. This was essential to my enjoyment because the book was so lengthy.
Not a single aspect of the book did not appeal to me. Even though it was lengthy, it was intriguing to read about Africa's war for freedom as viewed through the eyes of anyone present at the time. Geopolitical issues, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, were brought to life and transcended the status of mere historical footnotes. The author was a fascinating character because of his tenacity and compassion, which were evident throughout the book.
I rate this book five out of five stars because it provided a fascinating glimpse into life in Africa throughout the 20th century. I noticed only a few grammatical errors while reading this book which suggests it was professionally edited. I recommend this book to anyone interested in colonialism or African history.
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A Dream For Peace
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A Dream for Peace, written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, tells the story of his life from childhood to becoming a renowned diplomat and scientist. Political unrest was present during the author's formative years. As he tells his life story, we gain knowledge of the history of the struggle for independence fought by Algeria and other African nations. We witness the author combat racism, colonialism, and other forms of human oppression. In his lifetime, he did a lot. He took part in the Algerian independence struggle and was appointed a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. He also worked as a special advisor to Félix Houphouet-Boigny, the first president of Côte d'Ivoire.
I was inspired by the author's selflessness throughout the entire book. He fiercely advocated for Algeria's independence, served as a peace broker between warring nations like Israel and Palestine, and spread religious tolerance. I respected him for choosing to wed a Christian despite strong resistance from his Muslim family. His care for others was evident in both his personal and professional lives. He was steadfast in his ideas, organizing student protests and mediating peace at the highest governmental level.
The fact that the things in the book seemed to be true made it more interesting. This is evident from the fact that his wife's documents were used to piece together this tale. The graphics that were strewn throughout the book were fantastic. This helped me visualize the characters in the novel, which increased its realism for me. The language of the book is quite simple, making it simple to read. This was essential to my enjoyment because the book was so lengthy.
Not a single aspect of the book did not appeal to me. Even though it was lengthy, it was intriguing to read about Africa's war for freedom as viewed through the eyes of anyone present at the time. Geopolitical issues, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, were brought to life and transcended the status of mere historical footnotes. The author was a fascinating character because of his tenacity and compassion, which were evident throughout the book.
I rate this book five out of five stars because it provided a fascinating glimpse into life in Africa throughout the 20th century. I noticed only a few grammatical errors while reading this book which suggests it was professionally edited. I recommend this book to anyone interested in colonialism or African history.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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