{"product_id":"amazing-grace-9780520391826","title":"Amazing Grace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A solid and well-researched effort about this famous, often-sung song.\" * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\"His affection for his subject is contagious and his engagement comprehensive, and his account is full of fascinating detail.\" * Wall Street Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\"Walvin's book is a testament to his excellence as a historian. . . . [He] gives us a meaningful survey of a beloved hymn that is well worth the reader's time. It would be of interest especially for those curious about the confluence of history, social change and religion. . . . \u003ci\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an insightful look at the perennial appeal of a cherished classic.\" * National Catholic Reporter *\u003cbr\u003e\"A short but fascinating book.\" * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e\"The author’s research and writing are powerful and compelling. If you’re interested in musical history, religion, and both the human and American experience, Amazing Grace sums up much of our complex, ever-evolving story.\" * 1776Books.net *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of Illustrations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction \u003cbr\u003e 1 • The Young Sinner \u003cbr\u003e 2 • Slave Trader Turned Preacher \u003cbr\u003e 3 • Crossing the Atlantic \u003cbr\u003e 4 • America, Music, and “Amazing Grace” \u003cbr\u003e 5 • Music in Slavery and Freedom \u003cbr\u003e 6 • Singing and the World of Print \u003cbr\u003e 7 • Musical Entertainments \u003cbr\u003e 8 • “Amazing Grace” in Folk and Gospel Music \u003cbr\u003e 9 • Music for Troubled Times \u003cbr\u003e 10 • A Song for All Seasons \u003cbr\u003e 11 • Pandemic: An Anthem for Humankind \u003cbr\u003e 12 • With Amazing Grace \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003e Sources and Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e Index ","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402967163223,"sku":"9780520391826","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780520391826.jpg?v=1730481986","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/amazing-grace-9780520391826","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}