Amazing Grace

William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery

By: Eric Metaxas

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Truly a Great Book

I would hate to think where we would be at today without William Wilberforce. Truly this was a man whose life changed history. This book is well written, interesting, and well read. I would recommend it highly.

Must Read

Would you consider the audio edition of Amazing Grace to be better than the print version?

A part of human history which most people do not know. The author began by highlighting the conditions in England at that time and told the story how one man changed it. Much more than a book about slavery.

Thorough, entertaining history.

I'd like to meet Eric Metaxas some day. He is a great storyteller and the mini lessons he offers along the way are as enlightening as they are Germaine to the topic of abolition and the man who dedicated his life to bringing it to an end.

Chalk-full of facts

A compelling story but Over-written and in need of editing. Good histoical refence for the times.

A Ture Hero

William Wilberforce is one of my all-time heroes. The author does a superb job of showcasing the essence of Wilberforce’s character, tenacity, and faith. The narration is excellent. I highly recommend the audio book.

Inspiring

I greatly enjoyed learning much more about one of my dearest heroes than I realized was possible. Eric's research has produced an encouraging story of perseverance in the face of many hardships.

Excellent read

Really enjoyed the presentation in the content of this book I learned so much about a fellow saint who put his faith into action and his works will be his crown of glory for God’s glory Eric Metaxas is an excellent writer and his narrative compelling really enjoyed the book

White privilege and the value of black lives.

What an extraordinary story of a fight for abolition of slavery! Captivating and hard to put down.I hope more people will learn about Wilberforce and his enormous contribution to abolition of slavery and humanity as a whole!

This is a very wonderful story!

This is a great story about an amazing man who wanted to understand God‘s will and be obedient to His instructions.

Powerful and meaningful

This book was masterfully written and effectively presented. It was at times poignant, at times laugh-out-loud funny but always interesting and thought-provoking. I learned so much about William Wilberforce, his times and English history generally. Highly recommended.