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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.9/5)
Genre: Christian Biography / True Crime / Inspirational / Urban Ministry

Book Review:
Led by incredible faith, David Wilkerson stepped from his country pulpit in 1958 to the streets of New York City, where a murder trial of seven teenage boys churned society's antipathy toward them. Even Wilkerson was bewildered by his sense of compassion, but he followed the Spirit's prompting to help the boys. The Cross and the Switchblade is the amazing story of his journey and of the mighty power of God to accomplish the impossible. Wilkerson's outreach led to the development of Teen Challenge, now in over 70 countries. This book has sold more than 15 million copies and been translated into 35 languages. After almost forty years, Wilkerson's story continues to inspire renewed faith in God's ability to overcome problems that even the most determined human efforts cannot resolve. A classic.