John Newton - From Disgrace To Amazing Grace

John Newton – From Disgrace to Amazing Grace
by Jonathan Aitken (Continuum, 2007)
As sold—possibly reluctantly—by Crappy Old Books

From slave ship captain to hymn-writing saint, John Newton’s life was less a journey and more a full-blown U-turn. In this thoroughly researched and surprisingly readable biography, Jonathan Aitken—himself no stranger to scandal and redemption—delivers the extraordinary tale of the man behind Amazing Grace. Expect sin, storms, salvation, and a fair bit of self-reflection.

If you’re into historical drama, spiritual transformation, or just enjoy a good old-fashioned tale of a man who seriously cleaned up his act, this one’s worth the dusty pages.

Warning: Contains divine intervention, 18th-century sea travel, and unexpected emotional depth. Handle with reverence—or at least clean hands.

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