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William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity
Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man's vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history.'That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
January 23rd 2007
by Zondervan Publishing Company
(first published October 2002)
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I can't believe I didn't add this book to my reads. I think it is one of my top favorites. I listened to the movie "AMAZING GRACE" again this weekend when I was sick and went back and reread parts of the book. He is one of the most unsung heros in our times, he relentlessly founght against the african slave trade in Europe before it was a huge issue in America even. He introduced these bills into the House of Commons for over 20 years, before anything ever changed and did it against ALL odds.
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If I was rating Wm.Wilburforce himself, I would give this 5 stars. I have a new hero! What an amazing man..What an amazing gift to humanity this humble man was. I'm going to search out some of his writings, especially "A Practical View of Christianity" and read what were some of his favorite authors (which I probably should have already read), Sir Walter Scott, Thomas Chalmers, Isaac Milner, William Cowper, etc.
However, to review the book itself, I would call it a "textbook" read which isn't al...more
However, to review the book itself, I would call it a "textbook" read which isn't al...more
I have read a couple different biographies of William Wilberforce and this was by far my favorite. Instead of separating out his life into neat categories and discussing each separately, Belmonte took a more holistic view and wrote about his life chronologically. The book was also delightful and engaging. I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to learn more about this amazing man.
The author is obviously infatuated with his subject so at times this reads more like an advertisement than a biography. That said, the book does seem well-researched and it is usually enjoyable to read. Wilberforce is a person worth learning more about.
I love the subject matter-- William Wilberforce is a remarkable man. However, it was not the most well written biography.
A well-written, readable biography of an inspiring and remarkable man.
Great insight into the life of a real hero of mine.
One of the most inspiring biographies I've ever read!
I don't love reading non-fiction much. However, I decided to read this book after watching the movie Amazing Grace about this man, William Wilberforce, who ended the British slave trade. He was a fascinating man who was definitely led by the hand of the Lord.
this book is a little thick, especially at the beginning, but I loved learning about Wilberforce's life and found all the details fascinating. he was a great man, and the book tells you about more than just his fight for the end of the slave trade.
Really impressed with Wilberforce the man, but this author had me feeling like I was stuck in a long chore... I guess after reading Bonhoeffer by Metaxas, nothing can quite compare.
Finished Hero for Humanity. The movie "Amazing Grace" does not appear to be an accurate portrayal of who he was.
This isn't the greatest biography ever written, but the subject matter is worth reading.
Awesome life to read. Great history, but tends to drag in some parts
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