Review of A Dream For Peace

Peace10 · Post by **Peace10** » 02 May 2022, 02:13

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Have you ever been so interested in the history of Africa? Or in the pre-colonial era of most African countries? Have you wanted to know what it feels like to read a personal account of an activist for independence? Then, A Dream For Peace, written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah, is what you need.

A Dream For Peace is a memoir of the life of Dr. Berrah, right from his childhood to the apex of his career and journey. It gives the details of what being a scientist, a diplomat, and an activist feels.

Dr. Berrah, from his humble origins in Algeria, is an intelligent child and also the favorite of his mother. He grows up amid the French Colonialists' dislike for his country. He had his early education in Algeria before gaining a scholarship to Paris for med school. There, he begins his activist journey. He starts collecting people with the same beliefs and ideas as his to fight for their country's independence. He is a key member of these anti-colonial groups. They go through a lot as far as cutting off their education. Later, he met with President Houphouët-Boigny, and these duos did a lot across the globe, settling peace in different countries.

Dr. Berrah is an admirable man and of great character. I love he described his childhood in detail, not leaving anything out. Every part of his journey has a lesson to be learned. The relationship between his mother and her children is one I envy. She's a mother who wants the best for her children, wanting them to get to greater heights. Her impact on his life, even though she died, cannot be overlooked.

Another aspect of the book that definitely can't be swept aside is Dr. Berrah's relationship with God. While going through difficult times, he still remembers God. When he was imprisoned, he still took time out to pray. Likewise, I love his religious beliefs. He believes different religions can cohabit as long as they tolerate each other, and he exemplified this in his marriage.

He's someone one can look unto in any aspect of life, politically, morally, religiously, to mention a few. Likewise, he was a humble politician, unlike most leaders. He led by example, and he wasn't greedy. Furthermore, he was successful in his lifetime. He gained two more citizenships by naturalization, visited different countries, and got married to the one he loved despite the difficulties.

There's nothing I disliked about this book. Dr. Berrah didn't use mean words as well. He did his best to explain every scene perfectly. It's a great honor for me to read about this personal account from him. A reader would be able to relate to him.

On the editing part, I couldn't detect any errors while reading. So, it was perfectly and professionally edited. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because I learned a lot from Dr. Berrah.

I'll recommend this to historians and those who would like to know about Algeria's independence from a different insight.

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Oluwapelumi Rachael · Post by **Oluwapelumi Rachael** » 30 Jun 2022, 04:27

While I'm not too keen on memoirs or historical books, I'm intrigued by your review and I will be willing to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Daniel Oluwabiyi · Post by **Daniel Oluwabiyi** » 30 Jun 2022, 05:42

Your review is very interesting. I agree. Dr. Ghoulem is a model character and his story should be told.

Rita Nuncia · Post by **Rita Nuncia** » 08 Jul 2022, 06:25

The detailed story of Dr. Berrah is nothing short of inspirational and interesting. I learnt a lot about Africa’s political history during the wave of independence. Your review is well detailed. Nice one!

Nwaka Chukwuemeka · Post by **Nwaka Chukwuemeka** » 10 Jul 2022, 15:18

One thing I love about this book is the author creative writing. I love how the author developed each of the characters. Great review.

Vivian Agenms · Post by **Vivian Agenms** » 11 Jul 2022, 12:54

Young Ghoulem Berrah fought for Algeria's independence as a freedom fighter. Anyone who wants to be inspired or live a complete life should definitely read this, in my opinion.

GNerd · Post by **GNerd** » 17 Jul 2022, 07:41

Berrah deserves the ambassador of peace that was awarded to him. I've not seen anyone of this generation who is as selfless and patriotic as he is.

Oluwabiyi Israel · Post by **Oluwabiyi Israel** » 28 Jul 2022, 02:10

I'm not a fan of memoirs but this man's life should be known to everyone looking to change this world. Nice review.

Stevenmusk · Post by **Stevenmusk** » 04 Aug 2022, 18:24

Everyone dreams of being patriotic and supporting their country in any way the can. It’s good to see that some of these dreams come true

Post by **Nicky Rita** » 24 Apr 2023, 02:27

The book's message of peace is timely and much needed in today's world. The author's message of love and compassion is one that resonates with readers.