Cross Roads

By: Wm. Paul Young

Narrated by: Roger Mueller

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Anthony Spencer is egotistical, proud of being a self-made business success at the peak of his game, even though the cost of winning was painfully high. A cerebral hemorrhage leaves Tony comatose in a hospital ICU. He 'awakens' to find himself in a surreal world, a 'living' landscape that mirrors dimensions of his earthly life, from the beautiful to the corrupt. It is here that he has vivid interactions with others he assumes are projections of his own subconscious, but whose directions he follows nonetheless with the possibility that they might lead to authenticity and perhaps, redemption. The adventure draws Tony into deep relational entanglements where he is able to 'see' through the literal eyes and experiences of others, but is "blind" to the consequences of hiding his personal agenda and loss that emerge to war against the processes of healing and trust. Will this unexpected coalescing of events cause Tony to examine his life and realize he built a house of cards on the poisoned grounds of a broken heart? Will he also have the courage to make a critical choice that can undo a major injustice he set in motion before falling into a coma?

©2012 Wm. Paul Young (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Worth the read

Good, but not as good as "The Shack". Since I'm comparing this to "The Shack", this is a similar kind of story, but from a different perspective. This story was written from the point of view of a very unlikable protagonist. Ideas introduced in "The Shack", were carried forward with consistency.

Heartfelt and entertaining story!

Would you consider the audio edition of Cross Roads to be better than the print version?

No, it's just easier for me,with my busy schedule, to listen to audio books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Grandmother/the Holy Spirit

Have you listened to any of Roger Mueller’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I LOVE Roger Mueller! He is incredible and always excellent!

If you could take any character from Cross Roads out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Grandmother, I relate to the Native culture and I loved her sense of humor, kindness, unconditional love, and patience.

Any additional comments?

Keep up the amazing work Wm. Paul Young! You are touching many lives, making a difference, and changing the world in such beautiful ways! Thank you Roger Mueller for sharing your beautiful talent with us!

Read twice, listened twice...

because it is uplifting for me to revisit the imagery of the other side of this temporary reality.

"So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:18 HCSB
https://bible.com/bible/72/2co.4.18.HCSB

Equally as brilliant as The Shack

Excellent and fully unique story—with insights on how God can work in and through (lots of extremely different) people.

A deep and compelling—helped me see outside my gloomy box of preconceptions.

Also, highly recommend this book to anyone who has loved ones facing Alzheimer’s or other memory issues. There’s a great chapter that deals with this topic.

I'm confused. Did he died?

Worth reading. I'm confused at the end. Did he died? Lol on to the Shack

Great book.

I loved this book and could not stop listening. I loved the characters and the transformation of heart. Wonderfully written!

Engaging & Thought Provoking

Once again Wm. Paul Young doesn't disappoint! Crossroads is engaging & thought provoking. Like The Shack, it is one that is worth listening to again.

Second novel as good as the first! So please!

Where does Cross Roads rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Shack was such a life changing book that I was worried that the second would not be as good. I was wrong! This is a wonderful novel! Wm. Paul Young is my favorite author.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cross Roads?

"You are a root and only God knows what the flower will look like."

Which scene was your favorite?

When Maggie is running through the church screaming that she has a demon. LOL!

Inspiring

As usual, William Young has managed to captivated me with his story. He is an incredible writer. He has helped me look deep within myself and examine my relationship with my inner self and our wondered God.
Thank you, Mr. Young.

Another Amazing Book

I absolutely loved this book. I figured it would have to be good from the author of The Shack. It grabbed me almost from the start. I'd love to see this as a movie. Thank you again for giving me such a beautiful view of my God. Thanks for Cabbie, Tony and Maggie; my favorite characters.