Product Description

Every generation seems to have people who make a habit of embodying evil, John Newton observedpeople who have to look up in order to see the bottom. When they come to know God they are examples to others of Gods amazing grace. I, John Newton wrote, was one of these. This biography of the writer of Amazing Grace takes us on a journey worthy of a Hollywood extravaganza with swashbuckling adventures on the high seas coupled with the horrors of the slave trade. Once Blind retells Newtons conversion during a crushing storm no one expected to survive and then the most unusual years that followed as an evangelical clergyman with the Church of England during which he was known for his ability to bridge gaping theological chasms. In the end, John Newton risked his reputation, his wifes emotional wellbeing, even his cherished right to preachall so that he could bear witness to the horrors he had witnessed and had participated in, and to help bring about laws that would stop the slave trade. This is indeed a timely book as we mark the 200th anniversary of the laws that set in motion the end of 18th century slavery, for Gods grace is every bit as amazing today as it was in Newtons era.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136410 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Kay Marshall Strom is the author of thirtyone published books. Her writing credits also include numerous magazine articles, short stories, curriculum, stories for children, two prizewinning screenplays, and booklets for writers. In addition to her writing, Kay is a soughtafter speaker at seminars, retreats, and special events throughout the U.S. and around the world. Kay and her husband have together spoken in more than twenty countries. They make their home in Santa Barbara, California.

Customer Reviews

Truly eye-opening
"Once Blind" by Kay Marshall Strom brilliantly chronicles the life of John Newton. This beautifully written biography tells of Newton's service in the Royal Navy, his time on a slave ship, his conversion and steadfast crusade to end slavery. Written almost like a diary, the life story of the writer of "Amazing Grace" is captivatingly told in chapters broken down logically by year.

This book also brings to light how slavery still exists in our world today. Strom includes practical methods to join the abolitionist movement and help in the fight against slavery. She also provides contact information for various resources and groups with which the reader may become involved.

Good Read
This is a great read. It is a real page turner. If you saw the movie, "Amazing Grace", then you will want to read this book!

An Amazing Read!!
This is one of the best books I have read in years! I was so caught up in the story that I couldn't put it down. I literally stayed up all night reading the entire book! This is the kind of book you'll read again and again. Once Blind: The Life of John Newton