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Cross and the Switchblade Audio CD – Unabridged, Dec 1 2007

by David Wilkerson (Author), John Sherill (Author), John Sherrill (Contributor),
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The astonishing true story of Wilkerson's outreach to New York teens trapped by drugs and gangs. Gang-fighters! Drug addicts. Teenage runaways and prostitutes! The toughest and most hopeless kids that New York's ghettos had to offer. Then a young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills arrived on their turf and began preaching a message of renewal, miracles, and God's love. This is one of the century's great true stories. Over 14 million copies in print!
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Christianaudio
  3. Publication date
    Dec 1 2007
  4. Dimensions
    13.46 x 19.05 cm
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8200500925
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David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was an Assembly of God pastor who established Teen Challenge, an organization centered around the needs of converts of his successful street evangelism ministry in New York City. As part of Teen Challenge, he also established the Bible Institute, which evolved into the international organization known as World Challenge. David also cofounded Times Square church in New York City. Of his many books, perhaps the most influential has been The Cross and the Switchblade, which sparked interest about baptism in the Holy Spirit from both Protestant and Catholic circles.



John and Elizabeth Sherrill have authored or coauthored numerous bestsellers with sales in excess of fifty million, including The Hiding Place, The Cross and the Switchblade, and God's Smuggler. Their ongoing work as roving editors for Guideposts magazine has taken them from their home in Westchester County, New York, to assignments in five countries.



Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XH2JJCG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christianaudio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Dec 1 2007
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8200500925
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 81 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.46 x 19.05 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #102 in Religious Biographies (Books)
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    John L. Sherrill (born 1923, Covington, Tennessee) and Elizabeth "Tib" Sherrill (born 1928, Hollywood, California) are Christian writers. They have co-authored a number of best-selling books, including:

    God's Smuggler with Brother Andrew

    The Hiding Place with Corrie ten Boom

    The Cross and the Switchblade with David Wilkerson

    From 1944 to 1951 John Sherrill was a free-lance writer in Europe. John and Elizabeth Sherrill met aboard ship on their way to Europe and were married in Switzerland in 1947. From 1947 to 1963 Elizabeth was a freelance writer for magazines. In 1970 they founded a publishing company, Chosen Books, dedicated to searching "the world for books that would have two criteria. They would be interesting. They would be helpful." Their first title was The Hiding Place".

    Elizabeth has authored more than 30 books - many co-written with her husband. Some of these books have been translated into more than 40 languages.

    The Sherrills have three children: John Scott Sherrill, Donn Sherrill, and Elizabeth Flint. They live in Chappaqua, New York.

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    Elizabeth Sherrill is the author behind the classic best sellers The Hiding Place about Corrie ten Boom, The Cross and the Switchblade about David Wilkerson, and God's Smuggler about Brother Andrew. She also is a longtime contributor to America's best-loved inspirational magazine Guideposts, and best-selling devotional, Daily Guideposts. Visit her at ElizabethSherrill.com.

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Customers find the story powerful, faith-filled, and inspirational. They say it defies human reasoning and is a reminder of God's guidance and faithfulness.

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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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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening must read book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2024
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    A friend loaned me this book to read when I was in my teens. I have just reread it, many, many years later, and I am so glad I have.
    I highly recommend it for learning about deep faith and/or growing your faith.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
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    An exciting and faith-filled adventure story. Came close to tears several times and even shed a few tears reading it. A reminder of God’s guidance and faithfulness.
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  • Alex Zarycka
    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 ...
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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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  • Nicola Mansfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Catholic's Opinion
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2013
    This is the inspiring autobiographical story of an evangelical minister's crusade to open a home for street, gang and drug involved teenagers of the late fifties and early sixties. His ministry succeeded and became Teen Challenge which still exists today. Wilkerson's story is touching and interesting especially from an historical view as to how these societal problems were first dealt with during this time period. The language is dated with the overuse of the words "dope" and "addict" also "Negro", the n-word and women's place in society but of course this all reflects the time period. I also found Wilkerson's ability to pray to God at a moment's notice and receive immediate answers, within minutes, often in a room full of people to be quite, shall we say, over enthusiastic. However, upon looking the man up, he also claimed later in life to have received prophetic visions ... so who am I to judge. But I really did find laughable one chapter near the end where he spends the entire time explaining to a Jesuit priest what the Holy Spirit is. I'm Catholic, and know the Jesuits have had their naysayers in recent decades, but really! How anyone cannot know how important the Holy Spirit is to the Catholic faith, Confirmation anyone?, especially a priest is beyond ridiculous. While I did not agree with much of the theology in the book, I appreciated the heart felt spirit and love of Christ behind it and did very much enjoy hearing the success story of the organization and many youths who have been helped because of the unending commitment of the author. Interestingly my used copy contains a small slip of paper with a note hoping the recipient "enjoyed the Outreach Team that most recently visited your Church". Signed "The Teen Challenge Farm" which my research shows would have been located in London, Ontario. Also, as a side note, Wilkerson only died a couple of years ago tragically, in a car accident, at the age of 80.
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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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    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any Christian no matter what denomination
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2023
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    The book mentions the word naive and I can't help thinking in parts of the book that's really foolish and naive. But what a story it's made and well balanced suitable for both Catholic and protestant . It's a powerful book to read and a very helpful one especially for those who are addicts or for those who are providing some sort of help to addicts and the many other problems with which we are all facing . I know this book mentions quite a number of miracles coincidences and so on which seem hard to believe but I know in my life there have been miracles like this too and I have managed to get by. I wouldn't be surprised if in your reading of this book that some miracles come your way too. And don't rationalise these miracles away . They can be cloudy and hard to put down on paper but there for real. This is a true story.
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    Eines der besten christlichen Bücher. Dabei so spannend. Wer Englisch kann, unbedingt das Original lesen!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!!
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    esta lectura nos enseña realmente el poder del Espíritu Santo, el esta muy por encima de nuestra capacidad y entendimiento.
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