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A Journey Through The Life of William Wilberforce

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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 .