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In Darkest England, and the Way Out

By William Booth

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the harrowing struggle for survival as a compassionate reformer unveils a plan to rescue England's forgotten souls from the depths of despair to find a path to tangible and spiritual redemption.

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1996-03-01
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Summary

"In Darkest England, and the Way Out" by William Booth is a powerful book that shines a light on the difficult lives of England's poorest people in the 1800s, comparing their struggles to those in "Darkest Africa." Booth, driven by his own past experiences with poverty, deeply cares about the suffering he sees and wants to help. He paints a clear picture of the many problems faced by the homeless, jobless, and forgotten members of society as they fight to survive. He argues that to fix these issues, everyone needs to work together by providing both real-world help and spiritual guidance, setting up a call to action for a better future to those in need.

About the Author

William Booth was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912). The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London to many parts of the world. It is known for being one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.

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