Travel with Wilberforce: The friend of humanity

by Kevin Belmonte

A man often overlooked in history, Wilberforce fought a battle of some forty-six years to abolish slave trade and, ultimately, slavery itself in Britain. From his troubled youth and departure from Christianity to his reunion with evangelical faith and his destiny, this guide helps you to understand and experience the ups and downs this remarkable man experienced as he laboured to uphold the dignity of life.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

KEVIN BELMONTE holds a B.A. in English from Gordon College, an M.A. in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a second Master's Degree in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine. He has twice been a Finalist for the John Pollock Award for Christian Biography, and in 2003, his book, William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity, won that award. For five years, his biography of William Wilberforce has been taught as part of a course on leadership and character formation at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. On several occasions, he has served as a script consultant for the BBC, and also for the PBS documentary, The Better Hour. For six years, he was the lead script and historical consultant for the critically acclaimed film, Amazing Grace. Kevin resides in a seaside village in Maine with his wife, Kelly, and their seven-year-old son, Sam.

Reviews

[Johnvano · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good, thorough introduction to the life of William Wilberforce, each chapter sprinkled with present day images and touring information. A clever idea. The biggest knock I have with it was I was unprepared to process all the names and associations of Wilberforce in such a thin volume, it grew confusing and thus tedious.

There were many historical surprises, and the book inspired. It took 50 years for Wilberforce's vision to be fulfilled, and even then, he almost didn't see it come to pass in his lifetime. Such a valiant, true purpose--to free his fellowman from slavery, both in life and for eternity.