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  • Amazing Grace

  • William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
  • By: Eric Metaxas
  • Narrated by: Johnny Heller
  • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,619 ratings)

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Amazing Grace

By: Eric Metaxas
Narrated by: Johnny Heller
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Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament.

At the center of this heroic life was a passionate 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies, a victory achieved just three days before his death in 1833.

Metaxas discovers in this unsung hero a man of whom it can truly be said, "He changed the world." Before Wilberforce, few thought slavery was wrong. After Wilberforce, most societies in the world came to see it as a great moral wrong.

This account of Wilberforce's life will help many to become acquainted with an exceptional man who was a hero to Abraham Lincoln and an inspiration to the anti-slavery movement in America.

©2007 Eric Metaxas (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.

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Terrific Read

I learned a lot from this book, both about the British history of slavery and abolition, but also many illuminating details of the era itself. Previous reviews commented on the author's obvious religious bias, but it didn't impact the historical value, and his writing style was delightful.

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one of the top 10 books I've ever read

an event that took place in Germany over 500 years ago change your life. it's written the most attractive of styles. surrounding history is a cushion of humorous antidotes.

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Extraordinary

Thank you to Eric Metaxas for a well researched and truly wonderful biography. Wilberforce was an instrument of God for the good of mankind.

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Amazing human being

There aren't a lot of people like William Wilberforce. It was a privilege to listen to his story. I hadn't ever heard of him previously and feel that my life has been enhanced by this piece of work. The narrator was a bit tiresome, but then I am really critical of narrators. I really enjoy a pleasing listen along with a good story.

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Excellent!

Excellent book about a truly amazing man who has blessed the world through dedication in leading men in the right direction. We need men like him today leading our country, not only our country, but other countries as well. The world is a better place because of William Wilberforce.

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Excellent!

I highly recommend this book - beautifully written and inspiring to read.
The reader has a lovely voice, but I dreaded his loud swallows - tried to lower volume in anticipation thereof. STILL highly recommend this book!

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A Powerful and timely biography

A biography to encourage those who fight for human rights, most specifically the struggle for racial justice and equality. The battle is not over, but how inspiring to know its beginnings and the beginnings of many social justice movements.

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Fantastic

This book was simply fantastic. One of the best biographies I have read. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Inspirational

Most inspirational ! The author does an excellent job of bringing the story and personality of William Wilberforce to life.

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A moving tribute to a righteous man

Loved the book. Compelling narrative of a heart-moving story. This is a moving tribute of a righteous man.

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