The President Sang Amazing Grace

By Zoe Mulford, Jeff Scher (Illustrator)

A nation mourns as a president sings 'Amazing Grace' after a tragic church shooting.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the wake of a tragic church shooting in Charleston, President Obama delivers a powerful eulogy, singing 'Amazing Grace' to a grieving nation. This poignant moment, captured in song and art, explores the profound impact of unity and healing. Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt lyrics, the book delves into the lives lost and the historical significance of this event. How does a nation find solace in the face of such sorrow? Discover the strength of grace and the enduring power of a leader's voice in this moving tribute.

From the publisher

Lyrical account of the day President Obama sang with a grieving nation following the 2015 shooting in a black church in Charleston, South Carolina When nine people were killed in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, the nation grieved as one, and when President Barack Obama sang “Amazing Grace” during his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney, it was acknowledged as one of the most powerful moments of his presidency. Singer/songwriter Zoe Mulford was so moved that she wrote the song “The President Sang Amazing Grace,” which was then illustrated by filmmaker and painter Jeff Scher for a video that has been viewed countless times. This book presents the lyrics to the song, Scher’s paintings, excerpts from Obama’s eulogy, biographies of those who were killed, historical context, and sheet music.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 5–7
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about death Books about America Books about coping with death Books about music Books about 21st century

What readers & critics say

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“This isn't one I would return to again and again, but it a beautiful tribute to those who died in this tragedy and President Obama's eulogy for the pastor. The text is lyrical and the watercolor illustrations convey great depth of feeling.”

Marmee

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