The Cross and the Switchblade, David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherrill
The Cross and the Switchblade, David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherrill
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The Cross and the Switchblade

Author: David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherrill

Narrator: Raymond Todd

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/30/2008

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion


Synopsis

David Wilkerson, a man on a mission, stepped onto some of the world's most dangerous streets armed only with the simple message of God's love and the promise of the Holy Spirit's power. Then the miracles began to happen. Led by incredible faith, Wilkerson left his country pulpit in 1958 for the streets of New York City, where a murder trial of seven teenaged boys churned societys antipathy toward them. Even Wilkerson was bewildered by his sense of compassion, but in spite of doubt, he followed the Spirits prompting to help the boys. This is the amazing story of his journey, and of the mighty power of God to accomplish the impossible. One of the most inspiring and challenging true stories of all time, it has sold millions of copies throughout the world and has been made into a feature film.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on December 06, 2018

Another book I read many, many years ago, and like many people I picked it up at a time of crisis in my own life. After reading this book I went so far as to contact Nicky Cruz who was starting his own ministry. As to the rating, the book isn't what might be called "great writing" but it is intense a......more

Goodreads review by Alan on March 27, 2013

As a non-Christian who dislikes being lectured about the supposed life-enriching joys of letting Jesus into your heart, I could logically be expected to loathe this book. To be fair, though, Wilkerson's work about his activities among street-kids and criminals is both entertaining and moving. He pre......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on July 06, 2013

I decided to read this book, because of the controversial religion in this book. Previously going to a religious school, i found this book would be a good read to experience a main male character, going through adventures other men i have read about have not. As i have not read a lot of this genre,......more

Goodreads review by Rissa Karina Burge on August 24, 2011

CAREFUL in reading this book. It will trap you. This book is not about men. Instead, it's a book about the Holy Spirit in journeys of men. Firstly, the Spirit powerfully changed a journey of a preacher's life, David Wilkerson's. Then through this man's journey, a lot of other people's journeys are c......more