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Overview
William Wilberforce (1759-1833) led the twenty-year fight to abolish the British slave trade. He championed medical aid for the poor, prison rehabilitation, education for the deaf and restrictions on child labour. Wilberforce found "nothing more effectual than private prayer, and the serious perusal of the New Testament." He maintained "All may be done through prayer, almighty prayer." He insisted that "in the calmness of the morning, before the mind is heated and wearied by the turmoil of the day, you have a season of unusual importance for communing with God and with yourself." He seized upon such opportunities, believing "God will prosper me better if I wait on him."

365 Days with Wilberforce is a collection unlike any other. Drawing directly from Wilberforce's writings, the selections in this book illustrate how God sustained and guided him. Those who seek to walk their pilgrim's progress aright will find much to ponder, pray over and treasure.

Author
Kevin Belmonte resides in the seaside village of York, Maine, USA - his birthplace. His is a literary family, of British descent, including the poets Robert Frost and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. For the last five years he has been the principal historical consultant for Amazing Grace, a feature film on the life of Wilberforce produced by Walden Media. He has served as a script consultant for the BBC and his book, "Hero for Humanity: A Biography of William Wilberforce", is the winner of the John Pollock Award for Christian Biography. He and his wife, Kelly, are the proud parents of a son, Samuel.

Additional notes
- Compiler Kevin Belmonte, an expert on Wilberforce, and who is the author of "Travel with William Wilberforce", also published by Day One.
- 2007 is bicentennial of abolition of slavery
- Extracts carefully and wisely selected
- Meditation section to draw together the main thoughts from Wilberforce's writings
- Scripture and subject indexes included
- Durable hardcover, excellent value for money

Readership suitability
- Individual and family use
- All with an interest in the spirituality of Wilberforce
- Those who love the ministry legacy of William Wilberforce

Format
Hardcover

Pages
384pp

Product reference
365WIL583

ISBN
9781846250583

Keywords
Daily devotionals, inspirational reading, Wilberforce, slavery, abolition, slave trade,