A Journey Through The Life of William Wilberforce [Hardcover]

Kevin Belmonte (Author)

Book Description

Walk the fascinating pathways and historic halls of England as you re-trace the steps of legendary abolitionist and staunch Christian man of faith William Wilberforce. This full-color, unique guide to Wilberforce's life is a great tool for anyone interested in the life of this amazing man. It includes descriptions of his work on behalf of social justice issues like slavery and the end of poverty, as well as his many achievements, portraits of him and his contemporaries, and photographs of historic sites in England. Intended for a general audience, this fascinating book is great for anyone wanting to learn more about this man known as the friend of humanity. Dr. Kevin Belmonte, one of the world's leading scholars dedicated to educating the public about William Wilberforce, is providing a fresh introduction just for this book. An excellent and educational tool to bring history to life for educators, this multi-use book for education, travel, or pleasure reading takes the reader on a pictorial journey of the life of Wilberforce, from his home in Hull to the legendary chambers of parliament in London.

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About the Author

Writer/historian Kevin Belmonte was born and lives in the seaside village of York, Maine. His is a literary family of British descent, including the poets Robert Frost and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He has served as a script consultant for the BBC, and his book, Hero for Humanity: A Biography of William Wilberforce, is the winner of the John Pollack Award for Christian Biography. He and Kelly, his wife of 15 years, are the proud parents of a son, Samuel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892216719
• ISBN-13: 978-0892216710
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #953,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kevin Belmonte holds a B.A. in English Literature from Gordon College, an M.A. 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 (Portland). His first biography, William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity, received the prestigious John Pollock Award for Christian Biography and has been taught as part of a course on leadership and character formation at The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. For six years, Belmonte served as the lead historical consultant for the motion picture Amazing Grace.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures, Helpful Overview, August 11, 2010

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Michael Leake "Borrowed Light" (Huntingburg, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Journey Through The Life of William Wilberforce (Hardcover)

What I Liked:

If you appreciate John Newton (as do I) then you will enjoy the amount of face time that Newton gets in this work. It is amazing the influence that Newton had upon his generation. As you would expect, there is also much to learn in this book about Newton. Belmonte writes in a compelling fashion that highlights the key points of Wilberforce's life. The pictures throughout this book are phenomenal. I greatly enjoyed the read and I am certain this would be a great resource for getting a middle school or high school student interested in the topic at hand.

What I Disliked:

I really enjoyed reading this book so there is not much to say negatively. I think it serves its purpose well as an introduction to Wilberforce. The only critique I have is that at times it seemed that the chapters were a little disconnected from the larger story. But nothing that is overly distracting. It still greatly serves its purpose.

Should You Buy It?

If you are interested in Wilberforce then is a great place to look. I wanted it for the connection that Wilberforce has to John Newton. I thought the pictures would be really interested and that it would be a fun read. I was not disappointed. If you have a teenager that likes history or is studying something in this genre this would be a good pick up .