• The Cross and the Switchblade

  • By: David Wilkerson
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (971 ratings)

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The Cross and the Switchblade

By: David Wilkerson
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Publisher's summary

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!

©1986 David Wilkerson (P)2010 christianaudio.com

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Informative

The down to earth way of the preacher makes him relatable. He is honest about his fears and unbelief at events. He does a great job describing all the people he meets, specifically gang members and his experiences with them.

It does get slow around the 5 hour mark when he talks about the organization that he created. It picks up again about 30-45 minutes to the end.

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  • 07-09-12

Incredible story of courage & faith

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Adventurous read that tells a true test of faith & following God's lead in a courageous way

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True inspiring story

This story shows how God leads and transforms life out of the human expectations. I definitely recommend it.

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A must read!

Wow! This book is so good. Made me cry. Laugh. See things differently. ♥️ Loved it.

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Powerful story and teaching

This is an encouraging and challenging story! It beautifully and brutally tells of how David Wilkerson started Teen Challenge and in that it teaches amazing lessons and great theology on trusting God, communicating with the lost, and real world Holy Spirit outpouring! Check it out!

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great book

this is such an awesome book I have probably listen to it about seven times I recommend it to anyone who is wanting to move forward dealing with Deliverance freedom addiction increasing your faith there's so many multi facets to this book

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Such a great book

This book shows the hand of God in one’s life who is surrender to the Holy Spirit. If you want to be motivated, are convicted to doing something for God this book will do it. It shows the real heart of the gospel is going out and making disciples saving the lost, I pray God will lead you and guide you through the example of Bro David Wilkerson’s life

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  • 03-01-23

Faith in action

An incredible story of the hope we have in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit for those who believe.

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This is an amazing book!!!

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a story that will inspire them on their faith journey and encourage them through their hard times.

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What a God we serve!

The stories of the power of God and the Holy Spirt in the most broken of people is absolutely awesome! Very encouraging and heartwarming!

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