Charlotte Mason writes about the power of a living book: one which evokes the history of a time (or thing/person) in such a way that we learn truth, and want to come back to the book again and again.  Amazing Grace by Eric Mutaxas is such a book. 

Lots of folks have recommended the movie, and I'm number four-hundred-and-something on the queue at the library.  But I got the book right away.

Mutaxas chronicles the life of William Wilberforce both before and after his "Great Change."  Writing from a position of faith himself, Mutaxas does an excellent job of recognizing God's hand at work through Wilberforce.  The historical details of how his Clapham Circle persisted despite the seemingly immovable forces (which Mutaxas rightly identifies as "principalities and powers") keeping slavery in force are painstakingly represented.  Mutaxas also has a wry sense of humor which makes the book a fun read.

This is the kind of book that makes me want to be a better person-- for God's glory-- and to turn my eyes (and the eyes of my family) to the injustices that still exist in our fallen world.

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Posted by Anonymous

Hello from just a hop-skip and a jump away! Now I know why we haven't been in touch-you've been sick and busy and we've just been super busy!

I loved the movie Amazing Grace-and would love to get the book. I'm working my way through Snowing in Havana ("working" because of the aforementioned busy-ness)!

Would love to catch up-thanks for blogging so faithfully!
Love ya,
Lori

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