Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce

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This is not really a full biography of Wilberforce. It does not give much detail on his fight for the abolition of the slave trade. However it does give a very good idea of his motivation and what drove him. A good starting point for understanding Wilberforce before reading a more complete biography such as those by Garth Lean or William Hague. An inspiring little book that is well worth reading.

This book is written about William. I think it would've been a clearer account if they included all the other individuals that were involved in the abolition, because this wasn't achieved by just one man. A good read by all accounts, but read other accounts also.

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Not what I expected, but that's my fault.

The man should never be forgatten. he was an 'Amazing' Example

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Jonathan Aitken writes a glowing apprciation of this book in his foreword but John Piper is the author of the book. If you want a brief biography of Wilberforce this is the one to read. It is short and easy to read and tells you what motivated the great reformer. It was his evangelical Christian faith which he evidenced in a joyful personality despite his long struggle to abolish the slave trade, his personal infirmities and problems with his errant eldest son. This was a man who was transformed by his Christian faith. He could probably have been prime minister, but he eschewed personal advancement. If I have one small criticism it is that Piper has produced something of an hagiography with no really critical evaluation of Wilberforce. For this one should read Tomkins. For the answers to Wilberforce's critics, read Hague.