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I just finished this last night. What a book! This is heavy duty reading- not a quick read even for a fast reader, but it was delightful. Rarely have I been in such awe over a person's life. This man was incredible, and the author really draws your attention to the role of the divine in directing his life, and placing people in his path that helped him in his life's ambition to end slavery. The writer likes to use abundant similes and metaphors- which can weary you eventually, but they are fun also, and help him make his case. Now I'd like to see the movie. Highly recommended, but make sure you have the time for it- I read most on our road trip to Oregon. It would be fun to read aloud also (to a spouse, that is- not little kids!) Favorite quote: "After the sixth child, Mrs. Wilberforce pronounced them all good, and rested." :)

Totally adorable.

I read this book about 6 months ago. It is haunting simply because it seems so stark and probably the way things will go down someday. The pace of the book and the journey the father and son take together was very moving.