Review of A Dream For Peace

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[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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The autobiography of Dr. Ghoulem Berrah is entitled A Dream For Peace: An Ambassador Memoir. He was born in the province of Constantine, in the eastern department of Algeria, in the city of Ain Beida. At the time, Algeria was a French colony. His mother was Lalla Zebiba, and his father was Hamadi Berrah. His father was a proud and humbling Saighi tribesman. When he was young, his father passed away. His mother pushed him to pursue achievement despite the prejudice he experienced. He was studying medicine in France. He became active in student protests there against racial discrimination and in favor of numerous African nations' independence. In this book, the author goes into great depth about his life, including how he was detained, spent time in prison, experienced heartbreak, got married, and achieved success in life. Find out what narratives the author is seeking to convey.

A lot of prejudice is there in this novel, which makes Ghoulem more determined to end racism and all other sorts of discrimination. I was inspired by his battle for the independence of his country. It illustrates his tenacity and diligence. His pursuit of nonviolent conflict resolution is a time-tested approach. In order to prevent conflict and calamity, several leading nations are now cooperating on this approach. This book has superb writing with a particular flair. The main character's growth is shown in the novel in such a manner that the reader experiences all that character feels. The reader may relate with many of the situations and tales in this narrative. In our culture, racism is still pervasive and has destroyed many careers. Although issues like racism still exist in our society and have destroyed many careers and lives, following the author's lead in addressing these problems will keep you inspired.

There wasn't anything about this excellent memoir that I disliked. Although the book is extensive and has a lot of words and events to remember, it did alter my perspective on life. Although certain political grammar phrases were challenging for me to grasp, they also provided me with an opportunity to learn more.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars because of the images, the plot's narrative structure, and the feelings it evokes. The book is flawlessly edited and devoid of errors. I was motivated by this book to find out more about the author and the remarkable things he did.

Dr. Ghoulem Berrah belongs to the exclusive group. I salute him for trying to spread peace. He is one of the persons I respect who gave their all to achieving African freedom. People who appreciate history, biographies, and nonfiction should read this book, in my opinion.

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