The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington

"The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington" by Guy Thorne, tells the story of a rich brewer in England who turns away from his family's wealth to dedicate his life to improving the lives of the poor in London's East End. The book begins by showing the stark contrast between Charrington's comfortable life and the poverty of the East End. Readers discover how Charrington's upbringing and education shaped him, but more importantly, how witnessing the devastating impact of alcohol abuse inspires him to make a radical change. Giving up his inheritance, he throws himself into helping others and fighting against alcohol abuse, quickly becoming a leading figure in the temperance movement. The book is a window into his humanitarian work and how it changed the lives of those he helped.