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 is Dr. Ghoulem Berrah’s biography. It describes his experiences as an activist who joined the struggle to free Algeria from its colonial rule by France. He was born in a small town in Algeria and, thanks to his mother, was educated. He later went to France to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor, and there he became a political activist. He met his wife, Antoinette, who was also an activist, but they were later jailed for their fight against colonialism. When released, he returned to Algeria to join the Algerian war, while his wife stayed in Morocco. In the book, he tackles seventeen different aspects of his life through seventeen chapters. He achieves many remarkable feats throughout his life, including being the first scientist to propose the "Reverse Transcript Enzyme" and serving as a presidential advisor. He traveled the world forty times and married three times.
After reading this book, I finally understood why the author settled on the title A Dream For Peace. According to my point of view, the main emphasis is on dedication to the mission and perseverance. The book has vivid descriptions and is beautifully written. I enjoyed The portion of the book where the author discussed Algeria's history, particularly their struggle for independence, which was one of my favorites. Through the author's experience, the book subtly emphasizes the importance of peace and equality. We also learn that, after a struggle, comes success and good times. The book is well written, and this is such a good attempt by this diplomat. I also adore the way the author of this book illustrates the significance of patriotism throughout his life. I learned a lot from this book, including how to maintain my focus and stand up for my convictions in the face of hardship and opposition. I also loved the author’s writing style as well as the plot.
There isn't much to criticize about the book, but the haphazard switching of timelines made it difficult to read because it disrupted the flow of stories. He would discuss one subject, then discuss another the next time, without even mentioning a connection between the two. I became disinterested for a while because he does not provide a solid foundation, which prevents him from developing the story as it should be developed, but it was still a good read. The book does contain some graphic and extremely descriptive scenes, but they are not numerous, so one might not be put off from continuing to read.
I am honored to rate this book five out of five since I could not find a single reason to deduct any points. The book is professionally edited. It was a seamless read. It was such a motivating book that it taught the importance of patience because all good things take time as well as how to appreciate the little victories we achieve.
Anyone who enjoys politics and nonfiction books, particularly memoirs, should read this book, but if you don't find these subjects fascinating, this book is not for you. It does contain a few gruesome scenes, so a mature audience is advised. However, I want to caution those who have experienced traumatic events in the past because some scenes might be triggering.
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A Dream For Peace
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A Dream For Peace is Dr. Ghoulem Berrah’s biography. It describes his experiences as an activist who joined the struggle to free Algeria from its colonial rule by France. He was born in a small town in Algeria and, thanks to his mother, was educated. He later went to France to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor, and there he became a political activist. He met his wife, Antoinette, who was also an activist, but they were later jailed for their fight against colonialism. When released, he returned to Algeria to join the Algerian war, while his wife stayed in Morocco. In the book, he tackles seventeen different aspects of his life through seventeen chapters. He achieves many remarkable feats throughout his life, including being the first scientist to propose the "Reverse Transcript Enzyme" and serving as a presidential advisor. He traveled the world forty times and married three times.
After reading this book, I finally understood why the author settled on the title A Dream For Peace. According to my point of view, the main emphasis is on dedication to the mission and perseverance. The book has vivid descriptions and is beautifully written. I enjoyed The portion of the book where the author discussed Algeria's history, particularly their struggle for independence, which was one of my favorites. Through the author's experience, the book subtly emphasizes the importance of peace and equality. We also learn that, after a struggle, comes success and good times. The book is well written, and this is such a good attempt by this diplomat. I also adore the way the author of this book illustrates the significance of patriotism throughout his life. I learned a lot from this book, including how to maintain my focus and stand up for my convictions in the face of hardship and opposition. I also loved the author’s writing style as well as the plot.
There isn't much to criticize about the book, but the haphazard switching of timelines made it difficult to read because it disrupted the flow of stories. He would discuss one subject, then discuss another the next time, without even mentioning a connection between the two. I became disinterested for a while because he does not provide a solid foundation, which prevents him from developing the story as it should be developed, but it was still a good read. The book does contain some graphic and extremely descriptive scenes, but they are not numerous, so one might not be put off from continuing to read.
I am honored to rate this book five out of five since I could not find a single reason to deduct any points. The book is professionally edited. It was a seamless read. It was such a motivating book that it taught the importance of patience because all good things take time as well as how to appreciate the little victories we achieve.
Anyone who enjoys politics and nonfiction books, particularly memoirs, should read this book, but if you don't find these subjects fascinating, this book is not for you. It does contain a few gruesome scenes, so a mature audience is advised. However, I want to caution those who have experienced traumatic events in the past because some scenes might be triggering.
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A Dream For Peace
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