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The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade

byDavid Wilkerson
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CanadianMother
5.0 out of 5 starsA Fascinating and Satisfying Read!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 21, 2022
My teen son read this book recently, and this is his review:

The Cross and the Switchblade is the powerful true story of a Pennsylvania preacher who travels to the slums of New York to teach the Word of God to the teenage gangs that run rampant there. There are many dangers and challenges to overcome, but by allowing God to do His work through him, he makes a positive difference to thousands of teens across the city. I liked this book because it shows how Christ has the power to make a change in even most violent of gang fighters, and the most hopeless of drug addicts. Anyone who enjoys tales of adventure, triumph, and Redemption will love this book.
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William A. Florio
1.0 out of 5 starsTotally made me lose faith in my HS religious professor.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 17, 2001
I went to a Catholic High School so I could stop being beaten in school every day. In sophmore year this was on the summer reading list. I felt it was an insult to my intelligence. And I really had no respect for Father Lauri when the class started in september. Very simple reading, maybe 5th grade level, which is concurrent with the kind of person who would read it. If you like this one, you may want to check out Dianetics as well, its just as inane.
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CanadianMother
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating and Satisfying Read!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 21, 2022
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My teen son read this book recently, and this is his review:

The Cross and the Switchblade is the powerful true story of a Pennsylvania preacher who travels to the slums of New York to teach the Word of God to the teenage gangs that run rampant there. There are many dangers and challenges to overcome, but by allowing God to do His work through him, he makes a positive difference to thousands of teens across the city. I liked this book because it shows how Christ has the power to make a change in even most violent of gang fighters, and the most hopeless of drug addicts. Anyone who enjoys tales of adventure, triumph, and Redemption will love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and beautiful
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 21, 2022
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I love this book. I especially love that this is not fiction. It's a true story, and one that lives on today. Here in Canada, a couple from my church works at a Teen Challenge Center. This is inspirational and a reminder that all is possible with God. He is faithful and we need to have that faith. I am so happy of what God has done and is doing.
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Ronnie Dauber
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book for young people to see that some of ...
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 7, 2014
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This is an excellent book for young people to see that some of the issues they are experiencing are no different from teens before them. Even those whose lives became shallow and pointless as they struggled with the hardships of life found that the love of Jesus was greater than anything they could imagine and that it's powerful enough to deliver them out of the worse scenarios. This is a true story and is a tremendous witness to troubled teens for them to realize that although life can be horrific and tormenting, all things can change when they find the love of God. I highly recommend this book to teens and adults because it will open their eyes to what street kids really experience and that with Jesus there is hope for a better life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Meet and Feel Trauma in its Raw State!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 8, 2016
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Bought copy about 20 years ago currently missing. But bought this one to refresh my memory as I am now working with Adult & Teen Challenge clients locally. I have their background, but with a lot more heavy duty trauma experiences along with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD. Whether one is associated with A&TC or not, this book will broaden understanding of those whose imprinted trauma is not always obvious. This book is "must-read" to comprehend our fellow humans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I give this book a PG rating. It is ...
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 24, 2016
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I give this book a PG rating. It is almost impossible for me to read a book where I don't find practices or beliefs which I deem questionable however this story seems to show the Father's hand guiding. The story defies human reasoning and I dare you to read and say that the events in this story are coincidence. Watch as the depravity of the human heart meets the hand of a relentless God.
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Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 22, 2019
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I would highly recommend this book!!! It's a quick read that will leave you thinking about it for long after you've finished it!!
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Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars God is Good.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 11, 2017
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This is one of those books that tells you that with God in control anything is possible, we just need to be willing to listen and be open to him using us for great and mighty things. In our weakness is his strength. Amen
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D&A
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing testimony!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 25, 2014
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Our family enjoyed this book so much, it spoke so clearly of the move of God. When we let the Holy Spirit lead us and study the word ....the Bible He directs our path. Even thought this testimony wasn't easy for David Wilkerson I know it's worth the cost of our time to serve the risen Lord. Amazing Testimony!
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RCMike
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Good message
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 15, 2018
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Great book! Good message!
Will be reading "Run baby Run" next!
Great story of gang life in New York city.
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 2, 2019
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