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The Cross and the Switchblade

David Wilkerson

Paperback | Pages: 176 pages

Rating: 4.24 | 46335 Users | 651 Reviews

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Original Title:	The Cross and the Switchblade
ISBN:	0515090255 (ISBN13: 9780515090253)
Edition Language:	English

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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 and in most places compelling. Told from a first person point of view Mr. Wilkerson relates the story and opens many of it's implications and inspirations to us. That being said, and in the spirit of full disclosure I'm a Christian. So, let me go to the other end of the spectrum. If you're "anti-Christian" you more than likely won't like this book. It's frankly Christian and views that way of life as positive and looks at some of the best parts of Christianity. It's true that many Christians have done terrible things, some they have actually claimed they did in Christ's name. If that's the part of Christianity you want to look at, while it exists that's not what this book is about. If you are honestly agnostic you might find this book interesting. I can't say for sure of course how it will hit you, but as I said, "might". If you are on the fence, take a look and consider. If you are a Christian, you may like this book. Let me suggest you look at it for what it is and not get too caught up in theological debate. Mr. Wilkerson is, I believe, a Baptist. Some will of course then disagree with theological details but that's not the point here. The story is inspirational and full of hope. I like it. *********** Update 5/20/2011 *********** It's actually difficult to track down a lot of information on David Wilkerson's denomination. He emphasized that Christians should NOT divide themselves up and split away from each other. So my statement above about his denomination may be off or outdated. He was with Assembly of God, I'm not sure who ordained him and his Texas organization was under an interdenominational group so... Wilkerson deemphasized denominations and emphasized oneness concentrating on God's holiness and love for humanity. He was killed in a traffic accident April 24, 2011, he will be missed.

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Title	:	The Cross and the Switchblade
Author	:	David Wilkerson
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 176 pages
Published	:	November 15th 1986 by Jove (first published 1963)
Categories	:	Christian. Biography. Nonfiction. Religion. Christianity

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Wow! What an amazing faith-building story! Highly recommended for teens and beyond (some of the content is a bit too mature for little ears, although I do plan on reading this aloud to my family with some editing as I go). If you are looking for a book that will build your faith, read this book.If you are looking for a good resource for teens that would deter them from desiring to experiment with drugs, have them read this book.

I have read this book several times since it was published and reread it again today.This book documents a walk of life probably closest to that of the early church that I have ever read. It is a story of being led by the Holy Spirit in every detail of life, in order to reach into the hearts of the lost boys and girls of the slums of New York City and to show them powerful deliverance from drug addictions, violence, street gangs, broken homes, poverty, etc. For example, twice he needed to find

A little known preacher, called by God to reach the gangs of New York City. He was young himself, not versed in the language of the slums, the determination of the Addict, and the hatred of anything good. David Wilkerson is the Preacher, trembling but sure of the call. Nicky Cruz is the gang leader, filled with enough hatred to instill fear in everyone he encountered. This is a true story, nothing made up, it is true and raw. Filled with love for his fellow man, David does not stop reaching out.

David Wilkerson, a Pastor of a large church in New York city, wrote of his part in saving a young man Nicky Cruz from a life of misoury in a gang in New York. He explains how the love and salvation of Jesus Christ turned this young man's life around. This book will strengthen the faith of a believer and cause a nonbeliever to reconsider his or her convictions.I recommend this book to all.Enjoy and Be Blessed.Diamond

First published in 1962, and republished in 1983 with an author epilogue updating the original text, "The Cross and the Switchblade" is the memoir of a small-town preacher's adventures helping troubled teens in New York City.Writers John and Elizabeth Sherrill assisted author David Wilkerson in penning this memoir, and they are credited on the book cover as co-authors. David Wilkerson believes in the power of prayer to create miracles, and in a number of personal anecdotes in this memoir, he

This book was so fascinating and encouraging! David Wilkerson was faced many trials and dangers, but the work of God shone through! Even in the lives of drug dealers, murderers, and prostitutes! Now the only reason Im giving this 4 instead of 5 stars, is that near the end there was a LOT of emphasis put on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it was the thing transforming lives, completing the experience. I know opinions on this matter vary from denomination to denomination, I dont believe its

I read this when I was ten and I still remember every detail!! It is one of the coolest and most GOD POWERFUL stories ever. And you wanna know what the best part is!? It's all true!!