 "A Great Testimony to the Power of God" | 2008-05-23 |
| - Reviewed By rickhopping |
| This book is based on a true story. A true testimony to the power of God. The kind of transforming power still available today. The impact of this true story has continued to touch and change lives forever. The movie is also very powerful if you get the chance to view it. Thank God for men and women who continue to listen to God's voice in a time that many naysayers say the sitution is hopeless. |
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| "One of the best books I've ever read." | 2008-04-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3D76ATDOKOMKT |
Just saw that there is an old movie, with Pat Boone, made from this book.
Don't know how the movie will be yet. However, I like to give good reviews for books that deserve them and many years after having read this one - which I had virtually forgotten til today - I still see it as one of the most profound witnesses to what a life in Messiah should reflect. Amazing story. It will bless you and humble you. |
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| "Cross & the Switchblade" | 2008-02-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A30ADOXEIKWT58 |
| This Book changed my life when I read it in jail in summer of 1970,after the hippie years of many many drugs and all that went along with it.I would surely be dead now if not for this book and the Lord Jesus who caused David Wilkerson to write it.Jail was the only place I would have stopped to read it at the time.So I am sure the Lord wanted me there then.I have been reformed since that day.I am presently giving it to my son who also has the bad addiction gene which seems to run in my family .He is currently serving 6 Months in mandatory County Rehab.So he too will have time to read it . I just pray that anyone who has a friend or family member who has an addiction of any kind will send this book to them to read it. They won't read the Bible but they will read this book- The Story of Rev. David Wilkerson,His life saving Teen Challenge Outreach and Nicky Cruz,whose life was also forever changed in this book.Praise God for this Book!!! |
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| "Christian Classic" | 2008-01-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2QZF4BEP2B8V0 |
| The story of what God can do with a chosen vessel, and a heart of obedience. |
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| "Awesome story" | 2007-11-20 |
| - Reviewed By yakimatt |
This book was very interesting reading. I was familiar with Teen Challenge, but not familiar with how it started, only with the way I've seen it change people's lives. Also, I was born in 77' so to read about gangs and drugs in society during a previous generation and Wilerson's attempt to reach out was a world I hadn't been exposed too. My picuture of the 60s is of Mayberry, not the streets of New York, so it shattered some of my misconceptions.
Motivating story and an easy read worth your time. |
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| "This book may can be life changing" | 2007-11-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1BM9BGO23PSDN |
I first was given this book to read over thirty years ago as a very young Christian. I could hardly put it down. I was so struck by the very personal relationship David Wilkerson had with God and how God led and guided him so intimatley. It caused me to seek God's direciton in my own persoanl life and I can honestly say, changed the whole depth of my relationship with God.
I work with teens who are incarecerated and I recently had one of them tell me that becasue of reading this book, he now believes there is a God. He was struck at how God led this man so personally. The kids love the book. This book and "Run Baby Run," which is it's counterpart, are a couple of the most popular books that kids check out in my little library I offer them in the detention center.
I highly reccomend this book. It is an awesome true story! |
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 "Truly amazing" | 2007-09-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2L29MWPWG6LG4 |
I purchased this book after Teen Challenge came to our town and I heard about how this amazing group began. The Cross and The Switchblade is the true story of David Wilkerson's vision to create a safe place for teens who are endangered due to home situations and substance abuse.
This book was a good read that lead me as the reader through the ssituations that brought Teen Challenge to life. |
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| "Highly Recommend!" | 2007-09-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1087FUP9Q5DCP |
| This is an amazing story of transformation and renewal. See what God has done in a person's life. |
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| "The Holy Spirit is in charge" | 2007-07-24 |
| - Reviewed By godschild20 |
The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson, Jove Edition October 1977, 23 printing, copyright © 1962 by Dave Wilkerson
The Epilogue states the truth about this book, p 173 "The Holy Spirit is in charge. As long as He remains in charge, the program will thrive. The minute we try to do things by our own power we will fail."
I first read this book 20 or more years ago, as a teenager. Now on rereading it I found where some of my thoughts on how God works in this world originated. This review is far drier than the book and is a result of thinking and looking for why I like the book. I have been told I think too much, but the book is fun, it is thrilling to read and see how God worked in the life of David Wilkerson. The ideas found in fad driven books like The Purpose Driven Life, The Prayer of Jabez, even Made to Count are seeds presented in this book. David Wilkerson lived those ideas, guided by the Holy Spirit, and he shares them with us in this book.
Wilkerson lives a life led by the Spirit of God and this book shows us how he did it, each story bigger and better than the next. Wilkerson shares many principles given to him by his Circuit Rider Grandfather. Thoughts on how and why God works in the events surrounding David Wilkerson's life are prevalent throughout the book. On p 39, "The day you learn to be publically specific in your prayers, that is the day you will discover power" is shared relating how his father at death's door, was cured of a stomach ulcer. He talks of prayer: when and how he does it, when he prays, how long he spends doing it, what he asks for, and how they are answered are found throughout the book. On p 11 he shares the place of TV in his life. On p 138-141 he relates a lesson on prayer that for all who read it will learn something for he writes "Lord . . . teach us a lesson in faith that will live with us forever."
On p 42 Wilkerson tells us that his grandfather, a Circuit Rider Preacher, said over and over again in his sermons "The heart of the Gospel is change. It is transformation. It is being born again to a new life. . . But that's the theory. The heart of Christ's message is extremely simple: an encounter with God--a real one--means change." Many people are changed in this book and Wilkerson tells us about who was changed, what was changed and how they were changed.
I have experienced it, but until I read it in print I never thought much of it. I recognize God has been at work or even is working when as Wilkerson relates it on p 26 "I felt the little shiver I always experience in the presence of God's perfect planning." Wow, other people react to God's working out his plan in this same way!
Wilkerson's take on tears: "Bit by bit I came to the horror these young people have of tears. What is it about tears that should be so terrifying? I asked them again and again, and each time got the impression that tears to them were a sign of softness, of realize weakness and childishness in a harsh world where only the tough survive. Yet I knew from my work in the church how important a role tears play in making a man whole. I think I could almost put it down as a rule that the touch of God is marked by tears. When finally we let the Holy Spirit into our innermost sanctuary, the reaction is to cry. I have seen it happen again and again. Deep soul-shaking tears, weeping rather than crying. It comes when that last barrier is down and you surrender yourself to health and to wholeness." p 66-67
On p 133 Wilkerson writes `"I've finally got it figured out, Reverend Wilkerson," said the girl, "Christ's love is a love with no strings attached." Elaine is right. Chris's love is a love without angles: a love that asks nothing in return. It is a love that only wants the best for these boys and girls. And this is the quality that redeems.' And later he writes of the Holy Spirit on p 161: "The Holy Spirit is what you need. And when you receive him, you will also receive ten special gifts which you can depend on. . ." (read the book for these)
An idea that Wilkerson came to fall upon time and time again is this: "It was becoming increasingly clear to us that the hand of the Lord was in our work. As long as we really let him lead, miracles all along the path were going to be ours to enjoy." p 103
That is why the book is exciting to read: Because he really let God lead, miracles all along the path became ours to enjoy. Praises to God Almighty!
The Epilogue states the truth about this book and Teen Challenge Centers worldwide (yes, they have gone to Europe and elsewhere, check out http://www.teenchallengeusa.com/about.php) p 173 "The Holy Spirit is in charge. As long as He remains in charge, the program will thrive. The minute we try to do things by our own power we will fail."
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| "Best buy, best read!" | 2007-07-08 |
| - Reviewed By vze6l1al |
| It's a must read...over, and over, and over again! This book is as relevant today as it was a few decades ago. A must have for any literary collection especially literature geared toward christianity and spirituality. |
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