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Review of A Dream For Peace
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
The late Dr. Ghoulem Berrah simply recounts his incredible life in A Dream For Peace. Though his early years were full of the laughter and joy we would anticipate, the political environment in Algeria at the time gave his life significance from a young age. The little boy saw firsthand the differences between Algerians' lifestyles and those of the French immigrants, and this made a big influence on his thoughts. He would have entered politics in his adolescence because of this political environment. He actively participated in planning political activities throughout his time in college, which led him into problems. Despite the fact that he was a scientist, it makes sense that he became involved in politics in his later years. This book documents all of his amazing events and the wonderful connections he made throughout his life.
The memoir's opening gave me the impression that it would be one of those "I overcame adversity to achieve success" sorts. A portion of it was, and his path to become a scientist captures this. However, the bigger narrative encapsulated the character's core as he negotiated politics. The author often interacted with notable international leaders, including Nelson Mandela, a former president of South Africa. But what really stands out in the narrative is his friendship with Houphouet-Boigny, the former leader of Côte d'Ivoire. The narrative seemed exceptional because of the men's affection for one another.
The author's three marriages and very intimate life experiences make for compelling reading. I like the author's openness and sincerity. He conveyed his truth in a manner that made him relevant and likable, and I enjoyed that he did not sugarcoat his romantic experiences. I felt the strongest connection at these really human times. These passages increased my passion for the book.
I do not have much patience, therefore I would not normally read a book this lengthy, but when a book continues to surprise me with amazing tales, I had to read it all the way through. Normally, I would complain about the length, but the content was all so excellent that I could not see how part of it could have been cut. I have no bad things to say about the book. I enjoyed and felt satisfied during the whole reading experience of this book. Additionally, it was flawlessly edited, which is important. I give it a score of 5 out of 5 stars.
I would suggest the book to someone who appreciates politically tinged memoirs. A reader who appreciates such concepts would undoubtedly love this memoir since it forcefully addresses topics of racism, colonialism, and religion.
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A Dream For Peace
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The late Dr. Ghoulem Berrah simply recounts his incredible life in A Dream For Peace. Though his early years were full of the laughter and joy we would anticipate, the political environment in Algeria at the time gave his life significance from a young age. The little boy saw firsthand the differences between Algerians' lifestyles and those of the French immigrants, and this made a big influence on his thoughts. He would have entered politics in his adolescence because of this political environment. He actively participated in planning political activities throughout his time in college, which led him into problems. Despite the fact that he was a scientist, it makes sense that he became involved in politics in his later years. This book documents all of his amazing events and the wonderful connections he made throughout his life.
The memoir's opening gave me the impression that it would be one of those "I overcame adversity to achieve success" sorts. A portion of it was, and his path to become a scientist captures this. However, the bigger narrative encapsulated the character's core as he negotiated politics. The author often interacted with notable international leaders, including Nelson Mandela, a former president of South Africa. But what really stands out in the narrative is his friendship with Houphouet-Boigny, the former leader of Côte d'Ivoire. The narrative seemed exceptional because of the men's affection for one another.
The author's three marriages and very intimate life experiences make for compelling reading. I like the author's openness and sincerity. He conveyed his truth in a manner that made him relevant and likable, and I enjoyed that he did not sugarcoat his romantic experiences. I felt the strongest connection at these really human times. These passages increased my passion for the book.
I do not have much patience, therefore I would not normally read a book this lengthy, but when a book continues to surprise me with amazing tales, I had to read it all the way through. Normally, I would complain about the length, but the content was all so excellent that I could not see how part of it could have been cut. I have no bad things to say about the book. I enjoyed and felt satisfied during the whole reading experience of this book. Additionally, it was flawlessly edited, which is important. I give it a score of 5 out of 5 stars.
I would suggest the book to someone who appreciates politically tinged memoirs. A reader who appreciates such concepts would undoubtedly love this memoir since it forcefully addresses topics of racism, colonialism, and religion.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
