William Wilberforce, Kevin Belmonte
William Wilberforce, Kevin Belmonte
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William Wilberforce
A Hero for Humanity

Author: Kevin Belmonte

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 05/03/2011


Synopsis

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 right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life.” —Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil “An excellently researched and insightfully written biography … I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life.” —Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called "the wittiest man in England" by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte’s vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce.

About Kevin Belmonte

Award–winning author Kevin Belmonte holds a BA in English Literature from Gordon College, an MA in Church History from Gordon–Conwell Seminary, and a second master's degree in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine. He has twice been a finalist for the John Pollock Award for Christian Biography, and in 2003, he won that award for his biography of William Wilberforce. With his wife Kelly, and son Sam, he lives by the sea in New England.


Reviews

literally add this to your leadership library RN😍 such a great book to learn more about William Wilberforce!! I read 10 pages a night for a month ish so I could really understand and that helped a lot! I’d recommend to SLU ppl (🤭) or anyone who wants to learn more about this awesome figure from histo......more

Goodreads review by Robyn91856 on November 17, 2009

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 afric......more

Goodreads review by Rod on August 31, 2017

A great book about a great man.......more

Goodreads review by Riley on October 08, 2021

As for William Wilberforce, I give him 5 stars out of 5. He was an incredible champion of the faith and one of the most important people of the last 500 years. I look forward to researching more about his life. As for this book, it was okay. Belmonte definitely did his research, but as for a story t......more

Goodreads review by Travis on January 13, 2017

A powerful examination of the life of one of the great heroes of the western world, Belmonte tracks the arc of the abolitionists life with careful and exacting detail. Incorporation of primary sources and a robust look of his life outside the fight to end the slave trade results in a very complete p......more