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.]
There is no better source of inspiration than the historical narratives of significant and accomplished people who have gone before us. Individuals pass on these historical accounts in the form of memoirs. Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's A Dream for Peace is a thorough narrative that is as intriguing as it is inspiring. The reader is taken into an engaging narration of the life of Dr. Ghoulem Berrah as a medical doctor, an outstanding scientist, a husband, diplomat, and personal aide to President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d'Ivoire.
Dr. Berrah's life narrative begins in Ain Beida, a small hamlet in the Algerian province of Constantine, where he was born. He was the fourth child of very humble Muslim parents who raised him meticulously according to Muslim values of humility, honesty, kindness, and living in harmony. Despite the lack of educational opportunities in Algeria throughout his upbringing, Dr. Berrah excelled academically. His scholastic ability opened up many doors for him and allowed him to continue his studies in many nations, bringing him so much illumination and exposure. This inevitably made him a very important intellectual citizen of Alegria.
During his medical studies in Bordeaux, France, Berrah was involved in a variety of political activities aimed at assisting Algeria and other African countries in their quest for independence. These political engagements had a significant impact on his life and shaped his fate.
The best part of the book is that Dr. Berrah not only informs readers about important world historical events such as the Algerian Liberation War, but he also provides insight into behind-the-scenes activities leading up to, during, and after the events, as well as how he felt as a participant in them and how they affected his personality, ideological inclination, and life choices. Furthermore, the author has captured all parts of his existence as a social being: education, career, family, spirituality, and vocation, allowing the reader to fully comprehend, sympathize with, and subscribe to his philosophical views for the person he was at the core.
As a distinguished personality, Dr. Berrah undoubtedly led a purposeful and fulfilled life. Because of his various achievements, the numerous accounts captured make the book extremely long and tedious to read. Furthermore, the historical accounts in the book are presented haphazardly and non-chronologically at times, which may confuse some readers and detract from their enjoyment of the book.
I give the book a 5 out of 5 stars rating. The book has been professionally edited, and the other flaws aren't serious enough to warrant deducting a star from this masterpiece. The underlying theme of diplomacy and conversation when dealing with conflict at any societal level is a very welcome concept in the book. And, given who he was and the significant age at which the author lived, this memoir presents a highly detailed and valuable first-hand history of the world regarding Africa and its quest for freedom.
I recommend the book to everyone interested in learning about Africa's past. The book is a fantastic read for political science students because it tackles many interesting themes about governance, international relations, and diplomacy.
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A Dream For Peace
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There is no better source of inspiration than the historical narratives of significant and accomplished people who have gone before us. Individuals pass on these historical accounts in the form of memoirs. Dr. Ghoulem Berrah's A Dream for Peace is a thorough narrative that is as intriguing as it is inspiring. The reader is taken into an engaging narration of the life of Dr. Ghoulem Berrah as a medical doctor, an outstanding scientist, a husband, diplomat, and personal aide to President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d'Ivoire.
Dr. Berrah's life narrative begins in Ain Beida, a small hamlet in the Algerian province of Constantine, where he was born. He was the fourth child of very humble Muslim parents who raised him meticulously according to Muslim values of humility, honesty, kindness, and living in harmony. Despite the lack of educational opportunities in Algeria throughout his upbringing, Dr. Berrah excelled academically. His scholastic ability opened up many doors for him and allowed him to continue his studies in many nations, bringing him so much illumination and exposure. This inevitably made him a very important intellectual citizen of Alegria.
During his medical studies in Bordeaux, France, Berrah was involved in a variety of political activities aimed at assisting Algeria and other African countries in their quest for independence. These political engagements had a significant impact on his life and shaped his fate.
The best part of the book is that Dr. Berrah not only informs readers about important world historical events such as the Algerian Liberation War, but he also provides insight into behind-the-scenes activities leading up to, during, and after the events, as well as how he felt as a participant in them and how they affected his personality, ideological inclination, and life choices. Furthermore, the author has captured all parts of his existence as a social being: education, career, family, spirituality, and vocation, allowing the reader to fully comprehend, sympathize with, and subscribe to his philosophical views for the person he was at the core.
As a distinguished personality, Dr. Berrah undoubtedly led a purposeful and fulfilled life. Because of his various achievements, the numerous accounts captured make the book extremely long and tedious to read. Furthermore, the historical accounts in the book are presented haphazardly and non-chronologically at times, which may confuse some readers and detract from their enjoyment of the book.
I give the book a 5 out of 5 stars rating. The book has been professionally edited, and the other flaws aren't serious enough to warrant deducting a star from this masterpiece. The underlying theme of diplomacy and conversation when dealing with conflict at any societal level is a very welcome concept in the book. And, given who he was and the significant age at which the author lived, this memoir presents a highly detailed and valuable first-hand history of the world regarding Africa and its quest for freedom.
I recommend the book to everyone interested in learning about Africa's past. The book is a fantastic read for political science students because it tackles many interesting themes about governance, international relations, and diplomacy.
******
A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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