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The cross and the switchblade (shortened version) by David Wilkerson
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The cross and the switchblade (shortened version)

by David Wilkerson

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I usually find books about christians and their mission work a bit self-righteous and self serving. I did not find that same type of arrogance in David Wilkerson's book. Certainly, there were some parts that were difficult for me:
1 1. the speaking in tongues that is prevalent in penticostal churches
2. the fact that his wife and children did not accompany him: where was his faith that God would shield them from NY gangs
But, his story was quite moving and I believe mostly authentic.
It also kept my interest and I was excited to read what would happen next.
Wilkerson's sincerity and genuinness seemed to be what put the book over the top.
  Jamily5 | Aug 18, 2009 |
The story of one man's mission to the gangs of New York, Mr. Wilkerson describes the hardships involved in reaching the teens. From being threatened with death, thrown from a courtroom, and laughed at by the kids he was trying to reach, the hand of God was always at work.
An encouraging read to any Christian and an interesting one none the less, I was blessed by this book. ( )
  T_Wide | Apr 25, 2009 |
A very good Christian book. A bit mature but all in all it is inspiring and I really liked it. Makes me feel like going out on the mission field! ( )
  thc_luver6 | Mar 6, 2008 |
A minister who left his small church in Pennsylvania to go to New York City relates his experiences working with street gang members.
  apachurch | Nov 17, 2007 |
This is one book I will never tire of reading. ( )
  HiddenInChrist | Oct 10, 2007 |
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This whole strange adventure got its start late one night when I was sitting in my study reading Life magazine, and turned a page.
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In ongeveer 30 talen en een wereldoplage van tien miljoen exemplaren is nu dit beroemde boek van David Wilkerson verschenen. Hij vertelt er in over zijn roeping naar New York en de start van zijn moeilijke werk onder aan drugs verslaafden, jeugdige gangsters, prostituees en andere aan de zelfkant van de maatschappij geraakte jongeren. Een boeiend geschreven, maar schokkend boek. Het is verfilmd met ex-tieneridoot Pat Boone in de hoofdrol als Dave Wilkerson. Foto's uit de film zijn in deze druk van de Nederlandse versie opgenomen. David Wilkerson, wiens geloofs-tnoed op duizenden christenen en niefchristenen een diepe indruk heeft gema&k;, was een van de allereersten, die een rol -,peelde in de huidige opwekkinijsbeweging onderdejeugd.

Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0515090255, Paperback)

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.

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