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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A fantastic technique to boost your motivation is to keep a book about your life's experiences and problems. The experiences of a man named Ghoulem Berrah are chronicled in the book A Dream for Peace: An Ambassador's Memoir.

Dr. Berrah was born in Ain Beida in 1938, when Algeria was still a French colony, and he witnessed the gradual destruction of his culture as a result of an educational system that aimed to make students forget their history. Then, his only goal was to establish himself as the town's most renowned acrobat. He had no idea that his popularity would come from battling for independence, self-governance, and a unified world—not in his hometown and certainly not by galloping bravely and expertly. The path up until that point would be difficult and populated by crafty characters.

There is a lot of African history in this book. It was very enlightening to me. Dr. Berrah discussed his nation's struggle for freedom and how they ultimately succeeded. He took part in this actively. I didn't know much about Algeria's independence process before reading this book, so reading about it from the viewpoint of someone who was directly involved was exciting and educational. This book also introduced me to the diverse cultures and culinary traditions of different African countries. I also gained knowledge about several world leaders. The bond that Dr. Berrah had with his mother was yet another aspect of this book that I adored. She demonstrated her deep love and support for him. She made sure he was serious about his schooling. I loved the fact that it reinforced the healthy relationship that should exist between a mother and her child.

There was nothing to dislike about this book. This book was expertly edited. I did not find any errors in the book. This book's organization made it quite easy for me to understand its thought process. I loved the pictures and quotes included in this book, as they served to immortalize the author's journey.

On this premise, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The author's writing style was clear and conversational, making it easy to understand. I recommend this book to lovers of autobiographies centered on activism, and this book is suitable for young and old readers.

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A Dream For Peace
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