Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song

Amazing Grace is the incredible true story of John Newton, the author of the famous song. It tells of his dramatic journey from a slave trader to a abolitionist, highlighting his struggle with sin and his ultimate redemption through God's grace. The book offers valuable lessons about the universal need for grace, honesty, and forgiveness, and its relevance in today's divided society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Amazing Grace is the surprising true story of John Newton, the author of the song that has touched millions. A biography that reads like a novel, it reveals Newton's dramatic story of sin and salvation as a slave trader before his ultimate transformation to speaking out against the horror of slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God's amazing grace—and reveals the truth behind his song.

Amazing Grace is based on years of research on the life and writings of John Newton. It tells of a prodigal who returns home, and a young love that defies the odds; of a young man whose life is torn by grief and wounded by the cruelty of others, following his descent into deeper suffering and finally into the brutal world of the slave trade. Newton rejects God repeatedly but is rescued by a divine mercy that reaches deeper than he could ever have imagined as he ultimately faces his past and repents.

Newton's story is shocking, and Amazing Grace does not try to airbrush or excuse his faults. There are glaring contradictions in the life of a ships captain who retreats to his cabin to study his Bible and write tender love letters to his wife while hundreds of slaves lie in chains in the hold below. The profound lessons from his life are applicable to us today, helping us to:

Discover that the need for grace is universal and offers the deepest hope for overcoming hatred.

Be honest about our lives even when we are ashamed and face seemingly unresolvable problems.

Look for grace when life is far from perfect and doesn't match up to our expectations.

Trust that our mistakes and regrets, no matter how deep, can be redeemed in the end.

Since the first public singing of "Amazing Grace" almost 250 years ago, every generation has been profoundly moved by this powerful hymn. Its message of redemption, forgiveness, and hope continues to inspire people around the world, reminding us of the power of God's grace to transform our lives and heal our brokenness.

Weight: 371g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781400334018