Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce (Unabridged) Audiobook, by John Piper Play Audiobook Sample

Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Wayne Shepherd Publisher: Crossway Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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William Wilberforce (1759 - 1833) was a British politician and philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. John Piper's biography of Wilberforce takes readers beyond his battle against slavery and explores the beliefs and motivations of this influential evangelical politician.

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"I already knew quite a bit about William Wilberforce thanks to the movie made on his life called "Amazing Grace" but I wanted to know more! This book was easy to read and informative and it tells you more about what was happening in his life behind his great achievements... "

— Tina (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Pretty good and simple. I was begging for much more though. "

    — Daniel, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I already knew quite a bit about William Wilberforce thanks to the movie made on his life called "Amazing Grace" but I wanted to know more! This book was easy to read and informative and it tells you more about what was happening in his life behind his great achievements... "

    — Tina, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A well written outline of William Wilberforce as a person and the life he led. "

    — Rylan, 1/29/2013
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    " This was a very good book. Helped me learn more about this great figure of Christianity. "

    — Chris, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book provides an incredible of an inspiring Christian leaders pursuit of justice and living out his very real faith. "

    — Todd, 11/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent summary of Wilberforce's lifes work, and Piper gives an excellent theological mission that should be an example for us all. What drives how you live your life and what you devote your energy to? "

    — Aaron, 10/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I learned a lot about William Wilberforce and UK's slave trade history. "

    — Claire, 11/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Wilberforce and Piper had a lot in common it seems, but happily this book is about Wilberforce, not about Piper. Focusing on his faith as the foundation for his political acheivements. "

    — Bill, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well written book about the Emglish member of parliament who led the fight to end slavery. "

    — Greg, 8/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Listened to this on CD-- very short, only 1 disc. Gave some interesting insights into Wilberforce's thinking and background, but was extremely preachy-- but what can you expect, the author was a minister. Now I want to watch the movie "Amazing Grace" again. "

    — Suzanne, 7/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a very short book on Wilberforce. It was very good though. I might have to read a more in-depth book on his life for it is a very amazing one. "

    — Lindsay, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an interesting look into the life of Wilberforce. He was truly a remarkable man changed by an even more remarkable God. "

    — Michael, 9/4/2010
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    " Kinda a synapses of the mans life. Very short. "

    — Gary, 8/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a nice, quick read from one of the best theologians of our time. Dr. Piper does an excellent job, as he always does, of providing for the reader an accurate Christian and historical commentary on William Wilberforce. "

    — Kim, 5/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Listened to this on CD-- very short, only 1 disc. Gave some interesting insights into Wilberforce's thinking and background, but was extremely preachy-- but what can you expect, the author was a minister. Now I want to watch the movie "Amazing Grace" again. "

    — Suzanne, 5/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kinda a synapses of the mans life. Very short. "

    — Gary, 2/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I learned a lot about William Wilberforce and UK's slave trade history. "

    — Claire, 1/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a very good, and short, overview of William Wilberforce’s life and a very fair portrait of the fact that his faith in Jesus was what drove him to fight for social justice. "

    — Wade, 11/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent summary of Wilberforce's lifes work, and Piper gives an excellent theological mission that should be an example for us all. What drives how you live your life and what you devote your energy to? "

    — Aaron, 7/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a nice, quick read from one of the best theologians of our time. Dr. Piper does an excellent job, as he always does, of providing for the reader an accurate Christian and historical commentary on William Wilberforce. "

    — Kim, 10/13/2008

About John Piper

John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, A Peculiar Glory, and Reading the Bible Supernaturally.

About Wayne Shepherd

Wayne Shepherd’s voice is heard widely in Christian radio and television, as well as numerous audiobooks and special projects. With nearly forty years of broadcast experience, Wayne serves a growing number of clients as a radio host, interviewer, voice-over talent, and consultant.