The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce [Hardcover]

Ted Baehr; Susan Wales; Ken Wales (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

In spring 2007, Walden Media will be releasing the motion picture Amazing Grace which features the life of William Wilberforce and his 30-year fight to abolish slavery in England. Film producer Ken Wales has now teamed with Ted Baehr of MOVIEGUIDE and author Susan Wales to create a lavish, full-color book about the enduring legacy and powerful faith of Wilberforce. Filled with exciting historical details, this exciting book takes an indepth look at the life, times, and faith of this incredible man including essays from leading scholars demonstrating the tremendous impact of Wilberforce in his own time and in ours. Learn about the fascinating behind the scenes story of the six-year effort to see the film completed by its producer, Ken Wales, as well as enjoy the most comprehensive treatment of Wilberforce on the market including character sketches, contemporary commentaries, and images from the exciting film Amazing Grace.

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About the Author

Veteran Christian filmmaker Ken Wales credits include being Executive Producer of the TV series Christy; and Producer of Amazing Grace: the story of William Wilberforce. In addition, Wales has helped to produce many films. In TV, Wales co-produced the Emmy and Golden Globe winner, John Steinbeck's East of Eden, and associate-produced the first season of Cagney and Lacy. And currently, Ken is developing the sequel to Chariots of Fire. Susan Wales is an active television producer, speaker, and author of numerous books including, Faith in Gods and Generals. She is the former co-chairman of the benefit for the UCLA Family Development Center and has served as Executive Producer of the Annual MOVIEGUIDE Awards on PAXTV. Susan has also served on the Board of The Parents Television Council, the Santa Monica Historical Society and The Christian Film and Television Commission. Ted Baehr, founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE and Chairman of The Christian Film & Television Commission, is a well-known movie critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. He has written numerous books, including Culture-Wise Family (Regal) and Getting the Word Out (Harper & Row). Dr. Baehr was president of the organization that produced the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe. Dr. Baehr has been a featured guest on programs such as: Oprah, Hannity and Colmes, CNN, ABC & Fox News.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group; 2nd edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892216735
• ISBN-13: 978-0892216734
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,222,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all-around look at the big picture, March 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce (Hardcover)

If you're interested in Wilberforce and want to learn more about his life-- but are not excited about the idea of ploughing through long (or possibly dull) biographies, this book is perfect. Accessible, colorful, and refreshing, it's a well-organized collection of 'articles' written about aspects of Wilberforce's life, friends, colleagues, relationships, influence, and legacy. The variety of authors who penned the book gives it balance, and gives you insight from the perspective of people in different walks of life (who have different reasons for being drawn to Wilberforce).

This is definitely not a 'coffee table book' in the sense one is used to; it's basically just a great anthology that looks attractive like a coffee table book. You'll get some great inside info on the film Amazing Grace as well, but it's not at all the focal point of the book--no fluff involved. Also, the physical quality of the book makes it absolutely worth more than its low price--I was actually surprised that this was not a $24.99 book. Highly recommended.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce, March 21, 2007

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This review is from: The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book. It has beautiful pictures and is laid out in an 'easy to read' manner.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Educational and Inspiring Look at William Wilberforce and His Fight Against Slavery, January 6, 2010

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This review is from: The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce (Hardcover)

"The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce - the Slaves' Champion" is a beautiful gift book that blends historical fact with images from the film "Amazing Grace". Quotes from the actors in the film season the pages alongside quotes from the historical figures they portrayed. This book is filled with breathtaking photographs and poignant writing about the life of William Wilberforce as well as the other men and women who were instrumental in the abolition of the slave trade in England. There are also plenty of eye-opening drawings and historical posters that will shed light on the practice of slave trading. Although it is not an exhaustive resource, this is an easily readable book that is bound to become an invaluable source of historical information and an inspirational journey into a dark time in history. It will whet the appetite of any reader interested in the person of William Wilberforce or the slave trade that he fought against.