Newton and Polly : A Novel of Amazing Grace (Paperback)

from lanehillhouse

Sunday, October 2, 2016 Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jody Hedlund, © 2016 Only God can change the intent of a heart yielded to Him. John Newton's direction is sporadic as he repeatedly tries to follow his inclinations that turn sour and not what he had envisioned happening. Setti...

from VeraGodley

Many in Christian circles consider "Amazing Grace" to be one of the most moving hymns ever written. Also, many know some of the story behind the life of the hymn's author, John Newton, and how he penned the words after surviving a virtually unsurvivable storm at sea and coming to the relization t...

from lcjohnson1988

Title: Newton & Polly, A Novel of Amazing Grace Author: Jody Hedlund Pages: 392 Year: 2016 Publisher: WaterBrook Press My rating is 5 stars. This is the fictional account of the early life of John Newton, the author of the hymn Amazing Grace. The story mostly takes place in a small shipping town ...

from NadineC.Keels

Indeed, after loving the novel Luther and Katharina as much as I did, I jumped at the chance to read Newton and Polly by author Jody Hedlund. A novel about the man who penned the beloved hymn, "Amazing Grace," and the love of that man's life? Yes, please! And I'm not sorry I read it. It has point...

from Sneezybee23

John Newton is a youthful, adventurous sailor when he first encounters Polly Catlett. Her sweet voice and pretty face draw him, but it is her personality that captivates him. Devout and responsible, Polly is Newton's opposite in many ways. As they interact, attraction and passion begin to bind th...