Amazing Grace: John Newton, Slavery and the World's Most Enduring Song
An interesting look at the song Amazing Grace, the biography of it's author and it's story over the years. It's interesting to see how it fit into it's period but still has resonance over the years. While a good read, it sometimes made me think that there was more to be told and that there were issues unseen. I wasn't quite as interested with the commentary about modern versions of the tune but the adventures of John Newton sounded facinating.
I dare you to read this without humming the tune!
