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Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man’s vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history. “That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life.” —Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil “An excellently researched and insightfully written biography … I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life.” —Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called "the wittiest man in England" by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte’s vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce.

Discover wisdom, truth, and spiritual nourishment from one of history's greatest Christian thinkers.Explore the timeless brilliance of G. K. Chesterton, renowned for his wit, wisdom, and profound reflections on history, faith, and the human experience, that will inspire you just as he did for the generations before.A towering figure of his era, Chesterton's exceptional intellect and deep faith allowed him to explore history, politics, economics, philosophy, theology, and the art of storytelling with unparalleled depth and wit. His classics, Heretics, Orthodoxy, and The Everlasting Man, are not just milestones in Christian thought but works that profoundly influenced thinkers like C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Orson Welles, shaping their spiritual journeys.For modern readers hungry to experience Chesterton's enduring insights, G. K. Chesterton on Life uncovers a treasure trove of his most potent reflections. Organized alphabetically by topic, this collection makes Chesterton's timeless truths accessible, accompanied by full original source documentation for deeper exploration. Inside you will discover:Chesterton's Witty and Wise Sayings: A handpicked selection of quotations that inspire, provoke thought, and elicit smiles with every read.Poster-Style Pages: Popular quotes presented as stunning page breaks create a collector's edition vibe, elevating the your reading experience. This insightful book is the perfect gift for literary enthusiasts, deep thinkers, and quote collectors. It is the ideal gift for special occasions like Christmas, birthdays, or graduations.Chesterton's words invite you to reflect on life's greater purpose and to delight in the beauty of wisdom and humor intertwined. Whether you're seeking spiritual nourishment or intellectual stimulation, this collection offers you a beacon of light as you seek truth wrapped in grace.

This collection of C. H. Spurgeon’s travel letters offers a rare insight into a different side of the famed preacher.Of the many telling phrases C. H. Spurgeon gave the world, one speaks to the way he, and his contemporaries, greatly valued letters: what he called “gifts of the pen.” He lived in a golden age of letter–writing, and played his part in making it so.  The best letters,he knew, are written with thoughtful reflection, love of the written word, wit, and a vivid sense of place. His travel letters model these gifts; his love of nature, history, culture, and art live—and breathe—in these pages.  Rest and recreation, during precious holiday time, let him follow these interests. Such times were meaningful,renewing gifts from God. More than a preacher, he was a man who needed rest and cherished the world God had given him to enjoy. With artistic flair, scenes and experiences from the English countryside and European continent are brough to life with vivid descriptions. Eloquent, and often moving, his “gifts of the pen”shine through Spurgeon’s travel letters.  With this insightful new collection, Spurgeon’s letters finally have a well–deserved place f honour in a book of their own. Now, we ourselves may travel with Spurgeon – enjoying the world he knew and experienced through this privileged perspective.

Fascinating insight into life and faith of 18th century best–selling author, educationalist and abolitionist There has never been anyone quite like Hannah More…  Her books were kept in the homes of presidents, and peers of the realm. They were a best–selling phenomenon, and she “the most successful British author of the romantic period,”—more successful, financially, than Sir Walter Scott, and more than Jane Austen.  A gifted poet and playwright Hannah More was, by her early 30s, the toast of literary London. Samuel Johnson collaborated with her in writing verse, and David Garrick, one of the greatest Shakespearian actors in theatre history, was her mentor and devoted patron. Hannah, as a member of the Bluestocking circle of the late 1700s, was a pioneering artist and celebrity. Throughout the English–speaking world, she became a household name.  In later years, after her passing in 1833, her legacy lived on.  C.S.Lewis knew her story, and wrote about it—her good works, born of faith.   As a philanthropist and reformer, she was a cherished colleague of William Wilberforce.  Their friendship, and endeavours, were famous in their own right.  Together,they were abolitionists, and together (with Wilberforce’s backing) Hannah More and her sisters created nine schools, where there were none, and educated 1,000poor students a year, for decades. Her own charities were legion, and supported by her great royalties as a writer.  Yet there were broken moments in her life. She overcame tragedy, and debilitating pain.  She knew what loss and failure were—and she learned the ways of grace, amid it all.  And so, in a word…  Hannah More is one of the most fascinating figures in the pages of history: and her faith was a benison for the time in which she lived. Her life was illumined by the sacred flame of Christian belief. It inspired books that speak to us now,with power and eloquence—charting the reasons for hope—lending timeless words it is our privilege to know, and return to.   To purchase this book is to discover why.

Defiant Joy is a powerful narrative of Chesterton’s life through his literary accomplishments.Amid currents of modernity that sought to displace the Christian faith, Chesterton challenged thought leaders of his day with civility, erudition, and wit, contending that faith is the central piece of our humanity. C. S. Lewis credits The Everlasting Man for his Christian vision, while Heretics and Orthodoxy are still considered pillars of Christian thought.But Chesterton wasn’t just an apologist. He wrote literary criticisms of Dickens and Chaucer still revered as seminal works. He wrote long-form epic poetry, widely-published articles, and lectured on art, politics, and history. Defiant Joy reveals a larger-than-life thinker and cultural giant—showing his utmost relevance for us today, and how a vibrant Christian witness can display the merits, joy, and sanity of a faith many wish to discredit.

G. K. Chesterton was a literary giant of his age. With anexceptional intellect, he wrote about history, politics, economics, philosophy,social and literary criticism, and theology. He published essays, novels, biographies,short stories, and poetry, and the Christian classics Heretics, Orthodoxy, and The Everlasting Man, which C. S. Lewiscredits as instrumental in his conversion to Christianity.With much of his finest material out of print or hard to find,modern readers have long needed a standard collection of his best thoughts. KevinBelmonte’s The Quotable Chesterton bringsthem to you arranged alphabetically by topic, with complete original sourcedocumentation.There are entries from Adventure to Cheese, Politics toÉmile Zola, interspersed with essays about Chesterton’s life and times.Hundreds of passages drawn from Chesterton’s fiction, poetry, essays, and otherbooks showcase a man the New York Timeshailed as a “brilliant English essayist” and George Bernard Shaw called a“colossal genius.”Endorsements:“There isn’t a writer who gets me pacing and smiling andthinking like G.K. Chesterton. His every paradigm shift is an adjustment to my mentalcompass, and so a gift.” —DONALD MILLER, author of the New York Times bestsellers AMillion Miles in a Thousand Years and BlueLike Jazz“Over the years, I have delivered thousands of lectures,speeches, talks, and sermons; I have written hundreds of articles, essays,books, and reviews; it is an exceedingly rare occasion when any of them shouldfail to contain the words ‘Chesterton once said.’ Kevin Belmonte here revealsthat fountain of wit, wisdom, and wonder, G.K. Chesterton, in all hisirresistibly, irrepressibly, quotable splendor.”—GEORGE GRANT, Pastor, ParishPresbyterian Church, and Chancellor, New College Franklin

"This world of ours has some purpose; and if there is a purpose, there is a Person. I had always felt life first as a story: and if there is a story, there is a Storyteller."--G. K. ChestertonDuring Chesterton's lifetime, a host of perspectives clamored for his attention, but he saw nothing as vital and alive as Christianity. A Year with G. K. Chesterton, a daily devotional dedicated to the life and legacy of G. K. Chesterton, brings this truth into a brand new light.A true anthology, A Year with G. K. Chesterton compiles the best of Chesterton's many works and presents them in concise, memorable selections. From New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, each daily entry will guide you through:A timeless verse from ScriptureA thoughtful passage from G. K. Chesterton’s incredible body of workA moment for reflection and appreciationPraise for A Year with G. K. Chesterton:"Chesterton once a day? Well, that's a start. It is good to see that someone is finally recognizing the need for a daily minimum requirement of mirth and meditation from GKC."--Dale Ahlquist, President, American Chesterton Society"Who could not be grateful for a year spent with GKC? The great subverter of everything taken for granted, he stretches and deepens us with his insights, shakes us with his startling paradoxes and delights us with his wit. Thank God there is no getting to the end of Chesterton."--Os Guinness, author of A Free People's Suicide