Amazing Grace: The Story of America's Most Beloved Song
 

Amazing Grace: The Story of America's Most Beloved Song

by Steve Turner

Behind our most beloved hymn is a fascinating story spanning continents, cultures, and centuries. Inspired by the way "Amazing Grace" continues to change and grow in popularity, acclaimed music writer Steve Turner embarks on a journey to trace the life of the hymn, from Olney, England, where it was written by former slave trader John Newton, to tiny Plantain Island off the coast of... (read more)

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Tami S
  • Rated 5 stars

Steve Turner, my hero. :) Christian, historian, excellent writer, music lover.

Learn more about this hymn than you ever figured you could know. Also learn about the history of shape-note singing, folk music, and much more.

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librarylady
  • Rated 2 stars

A truly amazing story yet the writing bogged down and I had to push myself to finish the book. Incredible that such a beautiful and moving song could have come from such a very human soul - obviously touched by God!

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