William Wilberforce

A Hero for Humanity

By: Kevin Belmonte

Narrated by: Simon Vance

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.

A good book about a great man.

This book speaks to the life and legacy of a historical giant. A moral crusader whose actions empowered the good and brought great changes into society. It’s also a mirror into ourselves and impels us to seek God and do justice.

Inspiring

His life is noteworthy and inspiring- I am glad I listened to it. He valued God, family, and others.

A Genuine Hero

Wow, I did not know about Wilberforce before listening to this biography. It takes an amazing person to bring change to a country. This is a story that fills you with pride that we have humans who work so hard to do what is right.

Great example of Christian

Loved the readers voice and the well told life of a Godly man. I would recommend this book

Disappointed, confusing structure

I enjoyed the first half of the book that was more or less sequential, but then the author started backtracking. I thought at first I had inadvertantly skipped back a section of the book. Some historical biographies stand as good story telling on their own. This is not one of them. It was confusing, there were stories sited that weren't ever put in context. The last half almost seemed like a list of recollections from the family after the history was told. They should have been integrated in the narrative better. I learned some history, some background, but won't be re-listening to this one. Ben Franklin, first american is much better if you are looking for a well written history and a good story together.