John Newton

Name: John Newton
Brand: ONE Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Simonetta Carr
ISBN: 9781646896943

Author: Simonetta Carr

Series: Christian Biographies for Young Readers

Narrator: Jonathan St. John

Unabridged: 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 07/18/2023

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Religion, Inspirational & Personal Growth, Biographical

Synopsis

John Newton's life was full of adventure, danger, travels, exotic places, and romance. Young readers will encounter each of these things in Simonetta Carr's carefully narrated and charmingly illustrated book. But more importantly, readers will come to appreciate the way Newton's life was changed for good, even when he was attempting to run as far as possible from God. In spite of Newton's rebellion and sin, God's grace finally won-a grace that Newton recognized as amazing, invincible, and completely undeserved.

About The Author

SIMONETTA CARR was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband, Thomas, and family. She is a member and Sunday school teacher at Christ United Reformed Church, Santee, California. AMAL, a native of Baltimore, is published in traditional and educational children's books and magazines with work in international collections and museums. She is an MFA graduate from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, and teaches at the Art League of Long Island. She lives in the pleasantly strange village of Port Jefferson with her husband, daughter, and a thousand giant mushrooms.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bob on November 28, 2018

The "Christian Biographies for Young Readers" series introduces children to key figures from church history. Author Simonetta Carr offers a compelling and beautifully illustrated historical account of the life of each Christian figure profiled in the series. To date, the series includes volumes on C......more

Goodreads review by Mikejencostanzo on March 13, 2022

This book made an absolutely fantastic pairing with the 2006 film Amazing Grace. The film was perfect for family viewing one evening (tweens & up, due to content). Our boys became familiar with William Wilberforce, the Prime Minister, the slavetrade, and of course the aging old preacher, John Newton......more

Goodreads review by Ebookwormy1 on August 01, 2018

-Have you ever known a wayward child that made foolish or even wicked decisions? -Have you ever felt divided between your mother's faith and your father's profession? -Have you ever had to leave the love of your life to go far away for many months, hoping to make enough money to be together? -Have you......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on March 04, 2024

A powerful book about the story of a sinner saved by God and how the Lord changed and used him. Wonderful!......more

Goodreads review by Annina on October 15, 2018

Well written and a beautiful book. Loved the look and feel of the pages and the combination of maps, photographs and art from the 18th century as well as stunning original art by Amal. All of these elements combine to give you a great feeling for the personality of John Newton and also the 18th cent......more