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.

Inspiring story of a politician doing good!!

The story of William Wilberforce’s long fight to end the slave trade in Great Britain through his political office gives me hope that modern day politicians can also be great forces for good. I truly enjoyed Eric Metaxas prose and the narration.

Very Interesting

This is a fascinating book about a man that is seldom mentioned in history texts but contributed a great deal to the world. The book gets off to a slow start, the first hour or so devoted to praising Wilberforce before getting on with the story of his life. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book!

Good Primer

A good primer on Wilberforce. Strong prose from and good subject treatment from Metaxas, as always. Performance was ok-he mispronounced a bunch of words and his pacing was mismatched with the text at times. Overall, though, this book is worth your time.

Life changing History!

Life changing History. I will listen to this again and again for inspiration. He is a true HERO!

A wondrous life

This is a great biography of one of the most under appreciated men in our modern world. This is also another great true life history of how true earnest faith in Jesus Christ transforms a person to live beyond his own narrow purposes to a life of transcendent beauty and purpose. It is a true story of what price is paid for what we now take for granted. It teaches how great causes are won with unflagging determination of united people. It gives us an idea of what it takes to bring about great and good purposes. It shows how the heroes of an age don't set out to be heroic but become so by virtue of the light of example that commands respect. Well worth the time.

Deeply inspiring! Great legacy!

Where does Amazing Grace rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best and most inspiring Bios I have ever listen to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Amazing Grace?

Wilberforce taking his old friend professor of physics to coach to travel to France and although, he found discussing reason for living and God inconvenient at first during the journey coming back to Christ.

Which scene was your favorite?

E.G. Wilberforce reciting Bible verses during his journey from parliament to his home.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Sort of, but probably too long to grasp it in one sitting, but I have been so joyful about the story and so inspired by it, I have finished it twice.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. Mr. Wilberforce legacy is still at work. Just last year book by famous whistle blower has been published by his foundation, nobody else was so bold to let it be printed!

Captivating from beginning to end.

It's hard to listen to this story without wishing he were with us today. Great life told by a great author.

Amazing Grace, Amazing Story

This is an amazing story of how one man's perseverance can change everything. He never gave up!

One of the best books I've ever listened to

Eric Metaxas researches meticulously and writes extremely well. This book is the perfect blend between informative and inspirational. spectacular work.

Maybe the most influential world changer not known

I was captivated by this story. The Author Metaxes captured the times culture and fight that today we take for granted. And how slave traders and plantation owners for profit lied purebred themselves and slandered good men and women who dared challenge Natural Law, the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God. Reminds me of today. I guess the same spirits dark and also bright are at war and how we need to and are commanded to do justly (do right) love mercy and walk humbly. And how if good men and women don’t stand up for the weak and oppressed we are apart of that oppression and abuse. It has zero to do with race or color or whatever. It has to do with Al character and action in love with wisdom. Great read. Respectfully Bill Steinwedell God Bless America