Review of A Dream For Peace

[Alayomi Owon]

[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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Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, an Algerian diplomat who has long dreamed of the liberation of his own nation, wrote a lengthy autobiography titled A Dream for Peace. He frequently dealt with racism when he was younger. He was often overlooked, despite the fact that the French pupils were valued highly. His resolve to assist his people in retaking their land from the invaders was strengthened by this unjust treatment. He developed into an activist and traversed the globe to learn how to help his native country. But his search for peace did not end with Algeria's liberation. Anything else he did Who else might profit from his way of thinking? Who would support him, and who would turn against him?

I adore the bonds the author has with his companions. Many of them went above and beyond to help the author, despite coming from diverse backgrounds and countries. He was informed about their own uprisings, for instance, by the Vietnamese students. Mao Zedong and his followers in China warmly welcomed him and exchanged frank thoughts with him. During his time in the US studying microbiology, the US government took care of all his needs. Even a few of his French acquaintances cautioned him of the risks and defended him from the police.

All of this book was satisfying to me. Collaborating with President Felix Houphouet Boigny of Cote d'Ivoire was one of the most notable phases of Berrah's career as a diplomat. Berrah left his mark on a variety of academic and governmental circles around the world. The author's voyage is immortalized by the inclusion of photographs in this book, together with images of relevant papers and Berrah posing next to a number of notable individuals from around the world.

Nothing about this writing irritates me. My comprehension of the material was improved by the author's use of straightforward language throughout the plot. There were very few grammatical mistakes that did not distract me, which is proof that the text was professionally edited. For these reasons, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
 
Anyone looking for motivation to live a meaningful life should read this enlightening memoir, in my opinion. The peace that each place offers may also appeal to anyone interested in reading about post-colonial Africa.

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A Dream For Peace
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