Through meticulous research, Gordon Taylor paints an accurate picture of the life and work of William Booth. He tries to imagine what it was like to be William Booth and wherever possible lets Booth speak for himself, through his public addresses and his personal writings, as well as reflecting what some of his critics were saying and how he responded to that criticism. Drawing on parish and church records to record Booth's early years, the author presents a fascinating narrative also built around letters, diaries and newspaper reports, to give a sense of immediacy and vitality.
