William Wilberforce: A Man Who Changed His Times

by John Charles Pollock

With a Foreword by former Trinity Forum board member J. Douglas Holladay, this is a remarkable account of the life and achievement of history's most influential reformer, William Wilberforce. A man of faith who made an indelible difference, Wilberforce was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Biographer John Pollock has adapted a lecture given at the British National Gallery for this exclusive Reading, which comes closer than any other to representing the vision and mission of The Trinity Forum. Discussion guide included.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

22 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

The late John Pollock, an award-winning biographer, had a flair for telling a dramatic story. He used this talent to write many biographies including ones on D. L. Moody and Major General Sir Henry Havelock.

Reviews

[James Harmeling · Rating 4 out of 5]

John Pollock is a wonderful writer who faithfully documents the lives various Christian leaders. His work on Wilberforce is a standard bio on the man that has stood the test of time. As an American, I recommend first reading Eric Metaxas' bio on Wilberforce and then Pollock. Metaxas writes a lively account for the modern American reader that offers a solid and dramatic overview of the man while Pollock presents more details to better sculpt his image.

Wilberforce's life is nothing short of breath taking and offers hope for any parent of a hyperactive and distracted child. His spiritual vitality is the key to his tireless efforts to bring about a national moral revolution. I wish more had been said in this volume about Wilber's family, especially his sons and the reason for the outcomes of their lives, and about John Newton's role in his life. Nonetheless, Pollock's work with its humorous anecdotes should be read by anyone aspiring to a political career as well as by church leaders.

[Meazzara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stuff. Shows the power of determination and a like-minded team.

[Shani Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read and one of the most inspirational. I’ve bought a few extra copies to give to my work colleagues.