Review of A Dream For Peace
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Review of A Dream For Peace
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Dream For Peace" by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.]
It is nerve-racking when a country is subjected to a foreign government that is governed by individuals who have selfish interests. It feels like you are a prisoner in your motherland. This and other subjects are pointed out in the book A Dream For Peace written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.
In this memoir book, Dr. Ghoulem Berrah narrates his story, painting a picture of the situation in his country, Algeria, during French colonialism. The injustices his people experienced moved him to form a group of revolutionaries that helped emancipate his country from the hands of their colonies. The book also highlights how the third-world countries coped during the post-colonial regime. The reader will learn how the third-world country struggled to gain independence. These struggles were not pleasant, but they were worth it because, through these struggles, Africans were able to redeem their lands from the hands of their colonies.
I like the qualities the author manifested from his childhood to adulthood. These qualities helped him become a great revolutionary ambassador, a politician, and a diligent doctor. Moreover, he turned out to be an incredible visionary with great hope for future generations. I also like that the author introduces the readers to his family, mentioning a bit about his relationship with his step-brother and the bond he had with his mom. This aspect helps the reader to know the author better. The black and white photos portrayed in the book contribute to the book's authenticity. You will agree that technology was not quite advanced in Africa before, during, and briefly after the colonial era. So, using black and white photos reflect and tie in well with the times when these events recorded in the book happened.
The writing style is descriptive, and the story is narrated in a conversational tone. I love how the author was at ease when narrating all the events. I could identify some of the author’s emotions when reading the book. He was calm and composed, and these qualities made the story not sound forced. The book is exceptionally edited. I did not find any grammatical errors. The majority of authors would prefer to add profane terms to denote excitement or anger, but in this book, the author chose to keep it clean and have his work presented with no trace of profanity. There is a lot to learn about Africans and their quest for independence. I bet the book could be a wonderful reference book for history classes. This is not a religious book. That said, I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend the book to readers who enjoy reading memoirs and those who enjoy reading books portraying historical events. If you are looking for a memoir book that has nothing to do with politics or the history of colonialism, please skip the book.
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A Dream For Peace
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It is nerve-racking when a country is subjected to a foreign government that is governed by individuals who have selfish interests. It feels like you are a prisoner in your motherland. This and other subjects are pointed out in the book A Dream For Peace written by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah.
In this memoir book, Dr. Ghoulem Berrah narrates his story, painting a picture of the situation in his country, Algeria, during French colonialism. The injustices his people experienced moved him to form a group of revolutionaries that helped emancipate his country from the hands of their colonies. The book also highlights how the third-world countries coped during the post-colonial regime. The reader will learn how the third-world country struggled to gain independence. These struggles were not pleasant, but they were worth it because, through these struggles, Africans were able to redeem their lands from the hands of their colonies.
I like the qualities the author manifested from his childhood to adulthood. These qualities helped him become a great revolutionary ambassador, a politician, and a diligent doctor. Moreover, he turned out to be an incredible visionary with great hope for future generations. I also like that the author introduces the readers to his family, mentioning a bit about his relationship with his step-brother and the bond he had with his mom. This aspect helps the reader to know the author better. The black and white photos portrayed in the book contribute to the book's authenticity. You will agree that technology was not quite advanced in Africa before, during, and briefly after the colonial era. So, using black and white photos reflect and tie in well with the times when these events recorded in the book happened.
The writing style is descriptive, and the story is narrated in a conversational tone. I love how the author was at ease when narrating all the events. I could identify some of the author’s emotions when reading the book. He was calm and composed, and these qualities made the story not sound forced. The book is exceptionally edited. I did not find any grammatical errors. The majority of authors would prefer to add profane terms to denote excitement or anger, but in this book, the author chose to keep it clean and have his work presented with no trace of profanity. There is a lot to learn about Africans and their quest for independence. I bet the book could be a wonderful reference book for history classes. This is not a religious book. That said, I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend the book to readers who enjoy reading memoirs and those who enjoy reading books portraying historical events. If you are looking for a memoir book that has nothing to do with politics or the history of colonialism, please skip the book.
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A Dream For Peace
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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